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MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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MODEL MHE14XK
3828W5A1906/8183914
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY .................................................... 3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................6 Turntable ......................................................................................6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................6 Display...................................................
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are 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 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: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediate
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. n n equipment. n Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. n Intended to be used above ranges with maximum Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven width of 36 inches. cleaners, may damage the filter. n Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should n Do not cover or block any openings on the micro- not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filte
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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 or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. WARNING 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,
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PARTS AND FEATURES MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL 1. Metal Shielded Window 5. Vent Grille 6. Turntable 2. Model and Serial Number Plate 7. Cooktop Light 3. Charcoal Filter 8. Grease Filters (behind Vent Grille) 9. Control Panel 4. Cooking Guide Label Turntable Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, “PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY” scrolls 3 times, and then a “:” will appear on the display. Any other time the above text scrolls, followed by a “:” on the 1. Turntable display, a power fai
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Clock BEFORE USING This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off To Set: the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable Before setting, make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off. and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted 1. Touch CLOCK. to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks 2. Touch the numb
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Cooking Guidelines Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use Covering oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If not cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved for following chart
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PERCENT/ NUMBER USE Aluminum Foil and Metal NAME Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from 50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry the microwave oven. and pot roasts. Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven. If not Simmering stews. used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the oven. 40% 4 Melting chocolate. Heating bread, rolls and OK for Use pastries. Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven, aluminum foil for shielding
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Cooking in Stages MICROWAVE OVEN USE The oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to three stages, including defrost. To Cook in Stages: Cooking 1. Touch COOK TIME. To Use: 2. Touch number pads to enter length of time to cook during the 1. Touch COOK TIME. first stage. 2. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook. 3. Touch COOK POWER. “TOUCH START OR POWER” scrolls across display. 4. Touch the number pad(s) using the Cooking Power chart to
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Defrosting MICROWAVE OVEN The auto Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. CARE ■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results. How foods are stored can affect results. ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before General Cleaning defrosting. IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and ■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks. the oven is cool. Always fol
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2. Remove the grease filters by sliding to the back. Pull tab down until the filter drops out. Replacing Filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. The charcoal filter cannot be washed and should be replaced every six to twelve months. Do not operate the microwave oven without the filters in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder filters. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning instructions. WARNING 3. Remove charcoal filter by removing the vent gril
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Replacing Cooktop Light Replacing Microwave Oven Light The cooktop light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. See The microwave oven light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. It “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. To Replace: 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 1. Unplug microwave or di
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Steam is coming from the vent grille TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Some steam is normal. Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the Fan running slower than usual cost of an unnecessary service call. ■ The oven has been stored in a cold area. The fan will run Nothing will operate slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature. ■ Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped? Cooking times seem too long Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. ■ Is the c
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For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at: ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Roper Brand Home Appliances Before calling for assistance or service, please check Customer Interaction Center “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If 553 Benson Road you still need help, follow the instructions below. Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Please inclu
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® ROPER MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY From the second through fifth year from the date of pu
