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Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide ROPER Appliances MCE04XW Thank you for choosing a Roper appliance 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.
c 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 tam- per with the safety interlocks.
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.
CONTENTS INSTALLATION . . . . . FEATURES . CONTROL PANEL. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. SETTING CLOCK 2. HI-POWER COOKING 3. MULTI-POWER COOKING 4. TIMER. . 5. HOLD WARM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLEANING AND CARE. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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.
C. CIRCUITS Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60Hz, 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.
Oven Front Face Safety Door Lock System CONTROL PANEL Remove your microwave oven and all materials from the ship- ping carton. Your oven will be packed with the following materials: Glass Tray 1 Owner’s Manual & Cooking Guide. 1 Indicator Light-COOK, HIGH, MED, DEF and TIMER lights indicate which cooking opera- tion is being used.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. SETTING CLOCK STEP KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS 1. Plug the power cord / into an electrical outlet. 2. Touch CLEAR. 3. Touch CLOCK. , CLOCK , /I ~ 4. For correct hour - touch minute key , Min three times. ~ [31 ~ The hour will be set.
2. HIGH-POWER COOKING EXAMPLE: If you want to cook food at HIGH-POWER for 6 minutes: STEP 1. Touch CLEAR. KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS , CLEAR , j ~~~~“,~~~,“~~~a~ settings 2. Touch HIGH. ‘& pTj 3. Set 6 minutes by touching “1 Min” six times.
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 settings (MEDIUM and DEFROST). The “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 functions. When used as a regular timer, the oven is not running. The timer is simply counting down in seconds. See below for detailed instructions. STEP KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS 1.
5. HOLD WARM Your oven has a HOLD WARM feature that keeps the food warm after the cooking is done. EXAMPLE: If you want to cook food at MEDIUM for 6 minutes. STEP 1. Touch CLEAR. KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS 2. Touch MEDIUM. , MEDIUM , PI 3. Touch “1 Min” six times.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I. Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel, 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, utensils, etc.
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 ANS WERS 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. Steam is normally produced during cooking operations.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power Input : 12OV, 60Hz, 8.OA, AC only 3-prong grounded plug. Power Output : 500 Watts Microwave Frequency : 2,450MHz Outer Dimensions : 16l5/16(W) x813/1&H) x117/g(D) inches Cavity Dimensions: : 1O13/16(W) x5%(H) ~1111/1~(0) inches Cavity Volume : 0.
MICRO WAVE 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.
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 & SOUPS: TIPS & TECHNIQUES l 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. l 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: TIPS & TECHNIQUES l 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. l Place meat and poultry in a shallow baking dish to catch juices.
CONVENIENCE MEAT COOKING TABLE Convenience Meat Amount Power Level bacon slices Canadian bacon slices frankfurters ham slices, 2 HIGH 2 oz. each 4 hamburgers, fresh 4 oz. each 1 HIGH 2 4 hamburgers, frozen 3% oz. each sausage Irnks, fresh, l-2 oz. each sausage links, brown- and-serve, frozen, sausage patties, fresh, l-2 oz.
COOKING MEAT & POULTRY: TIPS & TECHNIQUES l Be sure meat and poultry is completely defrosted before cooking. Trim off excess fat. l Place meat, fat side down, on a microwave roasting rack in a microwave-safe baking dish. l Arrange meat and poultry so thicker portions face the outside of the baking dish.
EGGS AND CHEESE SCRAMBLED EGGS Microwavable Dish Butter Eggs Milk Salt Pepper Cooking Time 15 oz. bowl 1 tablespoon 2 1 tablespoon dash dash 1% to 2 minutes l-quart 2 tablespoon 4 2 tablespoons V4 tea.
VEGETABLES MICROWAVING VEGETABLES: TIPS & TECHNIQUES l Pierce the skins of whole potatoes and winter squash before microwaving. Thus allows steam to escape and prevents bursting in the oven. Arrange lhese whole vegetables in a ring, allowing space in between.
DESSERTS & BREADS COCONUTCAKE 1 W/z-ounce package yellow cake mix 1 3Sounce package coconut- flavored instant pudding mix 4 eggs 1 cup water l/4 cup oil 1 12-ounce jar strawberry or raspberry preserves 2 4%ounce containers dessert topping thawed 1% cups flaked coconut 1.
APPENDIX TABLE FOR HEATING FROZEN CONVENIENCE FOODS Item Appetizers (bite size) 2 servings Breakfast entree 4 to 5 oz. Entree Regular TV-style dinner Hearty TV-style dinner Pot pie Fried chicken Fried.
TABLE FOR HEATING Canned Foods Amount Power Level Heating Time Standing Time soup Barbecue beef Chicken a la king 10% to 11% oz. 15 oz. 12 oz HIGH HIGH HIGH 3% to 7 minutes 3% to 4% minutes 3% to 4 minutes 3 minutes 3 minutes 3 minutes Scalloped tuna 10'h oz.
LIMITED WARRANTY Appliances LENGTHOFWARRANTY (From date of purchase) FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY LIMITED 2ND-5TH YEAR WARRANTY LIMITED 2ND-5TH YEAR WARRANTY PRODUCTS COVEREC All Rop.
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