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Roper to contact you immediately in the unlikely event of a product-safety recall. Microwave Oven Use and Appliances MCE04XW a Roper Please remember It is your responsibility microwave oven: Has been properly installed and leveled Roper where it is protected from the elements and on a surface strong enough to support its weight.
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Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tam- per 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...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly with any appliance, there are special followed to ensure safe and satisfactory Read instructions before appliance. Read and follow the specific tions To Avoid Possible Exposure Excessive Microwave Energy” page 2. This appliance must be grounded.
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 technician and any repairs made.
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C. CIRCUITS Observe all governing codes and ordinances. electrical supply is required. (Time-delay separate circuit serving only this appliance 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.
Oven Front Face CONTROL PANEL Indicator Light-COOK, HIGH, MED, DEF and TIMER lights indicate which cooking opera- tion is being used. Power- Used in setting cooking power level. Time- Used In setting cooking time. Timer- Used In setting timer. Hold Warm-Used to keep the food warm.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SETTING CLOCK KEY BOARD STEP 1. Plug the power cord / into an electrical outlet. 2. Touch CLEAR. 3. Touch CLOCK. CLOCK 4. For correct hour - , Min touch minute key three times. 5. Touch CLOCK. 6. Touch 10 Min and/or , ,C Min , 1 Min key for correct minute.
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HIGH-POWER COOKING If you want to cook food at HIGH-POWER EXAMPLE: STEP KEY BOARD 1. Touch CLEAR. , CLEAR , 2. Touch HIGH. ‘& 3. Set 6 minutes by touching “1 Min” six times. “6:OO” will show in the display window.
3. MULTI-POWER COOKING Many foods need slower cooking (at less than HIGH-POWER) in order to give you the best results. ln addition to HIGH-POWER there are two multi-power “Microwave Cooking Recipes and Tables” sections of this book tell you which power setting is recommended for the food being cooked.
4. TIMER Your oven also has a timer that can be used for non-cooking timer, the oven is not running. The timer is simply counting detailed instructions. STEP KEY BOARD 1. Touch CLEAR. CLEAR 2. Touch TIMER. TIMER 3. Touch “10 Min”. 4.
5. HOLD WARM Your oven has a HOLD WARM feature that keeps the food warm after the cooking is done. If you want to cook food at MEDIUM for 6 minutes. EXAMPLE: KEY BOARD STEP 1. Touch CLEAR. 2. Touch MEDIUM. MEDIUM 3.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I. Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Repairs should be done by qualified service personnel only. 2: Do not hit or strike the control panel with objects such as silverware, may occur.
CLEANING AND CARE BE SURE THE OVEN IS TURNED OFF BEFORE CLEANING. INTERIOR WALLS AND DOOR 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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. What’s wrong when the oven light will not light? A. H Light bulb is burned out. H Door IS not closed. H START has not been touched. Q. Why is steam coming out of the air exhaust vent? A.
MICROWAVE COOKING RECIPES AND TABLES INTRODUCTION Your microwave oven can be one of the most useful appliances in your home. If you follow a few basic instructions, this book will teach you how to make microwave cooking both enjoy- able and safe. All of the recipes in this book have been tested and proven to provide many rewarding meals for you and your family.
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FOOD CHARACTERISTICS YOUR MICROWAVE Many people believe that their job is done once the food goes into the microwave and the timer is set. This is far from true. The following techniques are as important to your cooking as selecting quality ingredients from the market.
APPETIZERS & SOUPS MICROWAVING APPETIZERS Many appetizers can be prepared ahead of time, like meatballs and dips. They will reheat well on serving trays and casseroles in just a minute or two. Some other uses for the microwave oven: Cook refrigerated cheese 30 seconds at MEDIUM for easrer slicing.
MEAT, FISH & POULTRY DEFROSTING MEAT, POULTRY, FISH & SHELLFISH: You can defrost meats and poultry in their original wrapping as long as no metal is present. Remove any metal rings, twist ties, wire or foil. Place meat and poultry in a shallow baking dish to catch juices. Defrost meat using the defrosting table.
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CONVENIENCE Convenience Meat Amount bacon slices Canadian bacon slices frankfurters ham slices, 2 oz. each hamburgers, fresh 4 oz. each hamburgers, frozen 3% oz. each sausage Irnks, fresh, l-2 oz. each sausage links, brown- and-serve, frozen, sausage patties, fresh, l-2 oz. each CONVENIENCE Convenience Poultry...
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COOKING MEAT & POULTRY: TIPS & TECHNIQUES Be sure meat and poultry is completely Place meat, fat side down, on a microwave roasting rack in a microwave-safe Arrange meat and poultry so thicker portions face the outside of the baking dish. .
EGGS AND CHEESE Microwavable Butter Eggs Dish 15 oz. bowl 1 tablespoon l-quart 2 tablespoon casserole l-quart ‘/4 casserole Place butter In microwavable dish or casserole. Microwave at HIGH for 30 to 90 seconds, or until butter melts. Blend in eggs, milk, sall and pepper. Microwavable Hot Water (130°F) Casserole...
VEGETABLES MICROWAVING VEGETABLES: Pierce the skins of whole potatoes and winter squash before microwaving. and prevents bursting in the oven. Arrange lhese whole vegetables Fresh vegetables should be cooked in a covered glass casserole or baking dish. Vegetables like broccoli and asparagus Frozen vegetables may be cooked in their ongrnal carton, or in a plastic cooking pouch.
APPENDIX TABLE FOR HEATING FROZEN CONVENIENCE Power Level Item Amount Appetizers 2 servings (bite size) Breakfast entree 4 to 5 oz. Entree 8 to 9 oz. 21 oz. 11 oz Regular TV-style dinner Hearty TV-style 17 oz. dinner a oz. Pot pie Fried chicken 2 preces...
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TABLE FOR HEATING Canned Foods Amount 10% to soup Barbecue beef 15 oz. 12 oz Chicken a la king Scalloped tuna 10'h Baked beans 8 oz. Baked beans 15 to 16 oz. I3 oz. Vegetables Vegetables 16 oz. Sloppy Joe 15 oz.
D. Damage to appliance caused by accrdent, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God. or use of product not approved by us E Any labor costs during the limited warranties. Thus Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. for incidental or consequential...