Whirlpool MHE14XK Use And Care Manual
Whirlpool MHE14XK Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool MHE14XK Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool mhe14xk microwave hood combination use & care guide

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MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737)
or visit our website at...
www.roperappliances.com
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MODEL MHE14XK
3828W5A1906/8183914

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  • Page 1 MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737) or visit our website at... www.roperappliances.com Table of Contents...2 MODEL MHE14XK 3828W5A1906/8183914...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ... 3 Electrical Requirements ...5 PARTS AND FEATURES...6 Turntable ...6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL...6 Display...6 Start/Enter ...6 Off/Cancel ...6 Clock ...7 Tones...7 Child Lock ...7 Vent Fan ...7 Cooktop Light...7 BEFORE USING...7 Food Characteristics ...7 Cooking Guidelines ...8 Cookware and Dinnerware ...8 Aluminum Foil and Metal ...9...
  • Page 3: Microwave Oven Safety

    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.
  • Page 4: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment. Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
  • Page 5: 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. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
  • Page 6: Parts And Features

    PARTS AND FEATURES 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 1. Turntable 2.
  • Page 7: Clock

    Clock This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. To Set: Before setting, make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off. 1. Touch CLOCK. 2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day. 3.
  • Page 8: Cooking Guidelines

    Cooking Guidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwaves may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.
  • Page 9: Aluminum Foil And Metal

    Aluminum Foil and Metal Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven. Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the oven.
  • Page 10: Microwave Oven Use

    MICROWAVE OVEN USE Cooking To Use: 1. Touch COOK TIME. 2. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook. “TOUCH START OR POWER” scrolls across display. Touch COOK POWER to set a cooking power other than 100%.
  • Page 11: Defrosting

    Defrosting The auto Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. 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 defrosting.
  • Page 12: Replacing Filters

    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”...
  • Page 13: Replacing Cooktop Light

    Replacing Cooktop Light The cooktop light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. Replace light. Close bulb cover. Replace mounting screws. 4.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave oven.
  • Page 15: Assistance Or Service

    To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at: Roper Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies.

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