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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 Table of Contents.........2 Model MHE14XM 8205961/4619-652-62075...
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing risk of electric shock.
Electrical Requirements GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances: WARNING The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Start/Enter The START/ENTER pad begins any function. If not touched after touching a pad, “START?” will appear in the display. If cooking is interrupted, touching START/ENTER will resume the preset cycle. Off/Cancel The OFF/CANCEL pad clears any incorrect command and cancels any program during cooking.
Tones Control Lock Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven. One tone When the control is locked, only the Vent Fan and Light pads will Valid entry (short tone) function.
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.
Aluminum Foil and Metal Cooking Power Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking the microwave oven. power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High. 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 Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested damage to the oven.
Cooking Popcorn Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. To Use: Pop only one package of popcorn at a time. 1. Touch COOK TIME. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave Touch number pads to enter cooking time. popcorn popper. 2.
Use the following chart as a guide. Reheating MEAT Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific Beef: ground, steaks, roast, The narrow or fatty areas of food types. Use the following chart as a guide. stew irregular shaped cuts should FOOD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS be shielded with foil before...
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning should be kept clean.
Replacing Filters Replacing Cooktop Light The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a The cooktop light is a candelabra base bulb. See “Assistance or month. Do not operate the microwave oven or exhaust fan Service” section to reorder. without the grease filters in place.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Turntable rotates both directions Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
For further assistance “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool you still need help, follow the instructions below. Corporation with any questions or concerns at:...
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Whirlpool. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.