Whirlpool M-ME 08XW manual

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    Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide ROPER Appliances M-ME 08XW 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. Complete and mail the Product Registration Card This card enters your warrant[...]

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    r PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO WAVE 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. DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door or al[...]

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    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. l Read all instructions before using appliance. l Read and [...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ............................................................ 5 FEATURE$ ..... ........ .......................................... 7 CONTROL PANEL ..................................................... 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. SETTING TIME OF DAY ............................................ 9 2. HI-POWER/MULTI-POWER [...]

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    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. B.[...]

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    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. VOLTAGE WARNING The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specificed on the oven[...]

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    FEATURES Oven Front Face I 7 Cabinet Safety Door Lock Syst Display Window Control Panel Door Open Button Remove your Microwave Oven and all material from the shipping carton. Your oven will be paked with the following material: Turntable : 1 Owner’s Manual & Cooking Guide 1 Rotating Ring. 1 -7-[...]

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    CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY WINDOW-Used to show: l Time of day. l Cooking time. l Cooking power level. l Cycle selected. NUMBERS-Used to enter - the: l Time of day. l Cooking times. l Cooking powers. -AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST PADS-Used in selecting weight with number pads. - TIME-Used in setting cook- ing time. -POWER-Used to select cooking power level. J- HO[...]

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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. SETTING TIME OF DAY To set the TIME OF DAY, enter the correct time of day 4:30. STEP KEY BOARD 1. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 2. Touch CLOCK. ) pq 3. Enter the correct time of day. 4. Touch CLOCK again. DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS “12:OO” will show in the display. “12 00” will show without the colon. [...]

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    2. HI-POWER/MULTI-POWER COOKING HI-POWER COOKING gives the highest cooking power possible with your microwave oven. It is the recommended setting for cooking foods with high moisture content or for cooking foods that need fast cooking to maintain their natural flavor and texture. Many foods need slower cooking (at less than HI power) in order to gi[...]

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    3. MULTI-STAGE COOKING This cooking allows you to set the oven to cook in the first stage at a certain power level for a chosen time and then in the second stage at a different power level for a chosen time. (If you want to cook food on Power 80% for 4 minutes in the first stage and Power 50% for 10 minutes in the second stage.) (Current time of da[...]

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    4. DELAY START COOKING DELAY START cooking can be done by starting the cooking automatically at a preset delay time for the chosen cooking time. EXAMPLE: If you want to start at 6:30 (Current time of day is 4:30): STEP KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS 1. Touch CLEAR. FqyYjyj 2. Touch DELAY START. r) -1 “D.STRT” light will blink. 3. Touch number[...]

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    To avoid sickness and food waste when using delay start: l Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start, such as dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish. Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MOR[...]

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    6. AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST EXAMPLE: If you want to defrost 2 pounds of Ground Beef (Current time of day is 4:30): STEP 1. Touch CLEAR. 2. Touch MEAT. KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS r,,,,,] [I pii7 [di ;;pE1;;: ;;;:;,I show in u-l 3. Select the desired cooking weight by using Number key pad. (Ex: To select 1 .O - 5.9 I bs.) [I “2.0” will show in t[...]

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    CARE OF YOUR MICRO WAVE OVEN To Clean Your Oven 1. 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 a damp cloth right away. Crumbs and spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking time. Use a damp cloth to wipe up crumbs [...]

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    7. Do not use metal utensils. See cooking guide section of this manual. 8. Starting a microwave oven when it’s empty is not recommended. If you experiment, put a con- tainer of water in the oven. It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while. 9. Do not heat unopened food containers in the ov[...]

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    QUESTIONS AND ANS WERS Q. What’s wrong when the oven light will not glow? A. There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. n Door is not closed. n Light bulb is burned out. n START has not been touched. Q. Why is steam coming out of the air exhaust vent? A. Steam is normally produced during cooking operations. The microwave oven [...]

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    OTHER HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS For best results and more enjoyable cooking, please read the cooking guide section of this manual. For Best Results: 1. When determining the time for a particular food, begin by using minimum time and checking occasionally for doneness. The microwave oven cooks so quickly, it is easy to overcook foods. 2. Small quantities[...]

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    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power Input : 12OV, 60H2, 10.1 A AC only, Power Output Microwave Frequency Outer Dimensions Cavity Dimensions Cavity Volume Net Weight Shipping Weight Power Consumption 3-prong grounded plug : 650 Watts (Max.) : 2,450 MHz : 495(W) x288(H) x345(D)mm : 313(W) x210(H) x341(D) mm : 0.8 Cu-ft. : 30.9 Ibs. (Approx.) : 34.9 Ibs. ([...]

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    MICRO WAVE COOKING RECIPES AND TABLES How Your Microwave Oven Works Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves. Your microwave oven is constructed in such a way as to take advantage of microwave energy. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the mag- netron tube, and microwaves are then sent into the cooking ar[...]

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    Some of the recipes, particularly those for breads, cakes, and meats suggest that food be removed from the oven when it is still slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. When allowed to stand, the food will continue to cook outside the oven, as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels inward. If the food is left [...]

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    Turning Over: Larger sized food such as Piercing: To prevent bursting, food roasts and whole poultry should be turned over enclosed in a shell, skin or membrane must be so that the top and bottom will cook evenly. It is pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include also a good idea to turn over chicken pieces both the yolks and whites of eggs, hot d[...]

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    Microwave-Safe Utensils Never use metal or metal-trimmed utensils in your microwave oven. Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause “arcing”, which resembles lightning. Most heat- resistant, nonmetallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven. However, some may contain materi[...]

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    Some Microwaving Tips Boiling Water: Place 1 cup of water in a 2- cup glass measure and cook uncovered 2’12 to 3% minutes at Power Level 10, or Until boiling. Instant Coffee: Place 6 ounces of water in a microwavable cup or mug. Cook uncovered 2 to 2% minutes at Power Level 10, or until hot. Stir in coffee crystals. Hot Cocoa: Place 1 or 2 teaspo[...]

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    Microwave Power Levels Auto Weight Defrost Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power levels (11 levels including 0) to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. When your cooking program is completed, a beep automatically sounds. The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power level[...]

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    AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE - MEAT Food Setting At Beep Special Instructions BEEF Ground beef (bulk) Ground beef (pattles) Hamburger patty Pot roast, chuck roasl MEAT MEAT MEAT Rib roast MEAT Rolled rump :oasl Round steak Stew beef Tenderloin steak LAMB Chops (l-inch thick) Cubes for stew Rolled roast PORK Bacon Chops (‘h-inch thick) Country-style [...]

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    AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE - POULTRY Food Setting At Beep Special Instructions I CHICKEN I I Breasts POULTRY Separate and turn over. (boneless) Cover with waxed paper. cut up POULTRY Whole (under 4 Ibs.) POULTRY CORNISH HENS Whole POULTRY TURKEY Breast (under 6 Ibs.) POULTRY Separate pieces and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum fo[...]

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    MEAT Now with the help of your microwave, you can serve twice the meal in half the time. Best of all, you don’t have to remember to take the meat out of the freezer in the morning for an evening meal. Defrosting techniques and fast cooking eliminate all these meal-planning roadblocks. Cooking Meat: Tips & Techniques l Defrost meat completely [...]

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    MEAT COOKING TABLE (continued) Meat I Power Level Cooking Time Special Instructions Rib roast, rolled (3-4 Ibs.) Rump roast, rolled (3-4 Ibs.) Sirloln tip roast (3-4 Ibs.) Veal cutlets, (about 1 lb.) 4 pieces LAMB Lamb roast, rolled, boneless (3-4 Ibs.) Lamb stew cubes (2 Ibs.) I lo-11 minutes per pound RARE (135OF) I 11-13 minutes per pound 1 MEDI[...]

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    MEAT COOKING TABLE (continued) Meat Power Level I Cooking I Time Special Instructions PORK Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices 6 shces Canadran bacon 2 slices 4 shces 6 skes Chops (5-7 oz. each) 2 chops 4 chops Hot dogs 4 Ham, boneless fully cooked 2 Ibs. 5 Ibs. Ham, center slice (1 lb.) Loin Roast rolled, boneless (31/z-4% Ibs.) Sausage Imks, Fresh (1-[...]

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    MEAT COOKING TABLE (continued) Meat Power ~ Cooking Level ~ Time ~ Special Instructions Sausage patties, 10 ~ Fresh (2 oz. each) 2 patties IX-2 minutes 4 patties 2X-3 minutes 8 patties 4’12-5 mrnutes Spare ribs (21/z-3% Ibs ) 5 22-27 minutes per pound (16YF) then 5 10 minutes ~ Place sausage patties in a circle on microwavable 1 roast rack. Brush[...]

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    POULTRY Microwave-cooked chicken is juicy and succulent. Whole poultry becomes golden but not crisp. For the crisper, conventional crust, pop the poultry in your conventional oven at 450°F for 10 to 15 minutes. The same technique is also convenient when barbequing. Defrost and precook in your microwave oven then flash-cook on the grill for that ba[...]

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    POULTRY COOKING TABLE (continued) Poultry ~ Power Cooking Level Time ~ Special Instructions Breast, whole (4-9 Ibs.) I Drumsticks (1%.2 Ibs.) Whole (up to 12 Ibs.) CORNISH HENS Whole (l-l% Ibs. each) DUCKLING (4-5 Ibs.) 10 then 5 5 10 then 5 10 10 then 5 I 4 minutes per pound ’ 7-8 minutes per pound (165“F) 14-16 minutes per pound 4 minutes per[...]

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    FISH & SHELLFISH Fish and shellfish cook well in the microwave. Their naturally high moisture content means fast cooking. In just a few minutes, your seafood will be tender and moist, keeping its true flavor and mild taste. Cooking Fish & Shellfish: Tips & Techniques l Completely defrost fish and shellfish before cooking. l Arrange unev[...]

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    4 Orange Roughly fillets (1 to 1% pound) ‘i cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons butter, or margarine cut into ‘%-inch slices 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion ‘i teaspoon ground black pepper ‘h cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces ‘i cup finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon lemon juice l’h to 2% pounds whole whitefish, cleaned Po[...]

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    CAKES & PIES Make your very next cake or pie in the microwave. Not only do they cook in half the time, but they are delicious! Cakes are superior in texture, height, and lightness to conventional ones. Pie crust comes out extra flaky. Microwave Cakes & Pies: Tips & Techniques l When making pie fillings, slightly reduce the amount of liq[...]

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    CONVENIENCE CAKES AND MIXES COOKING TABLE (continued) I Cakes & Mixes Power Level 1 Cooking Time Special Instructions Cupcakes 4 cupcakes 7 6 cupcakes 7 I Dale Bread MIX t (17 oz.) ~ 7 Muffins (13 oz.) 7 11/2-2 minutes 2-2% minutes lo-11 minutes 2X-3 minutes 1 Prepare as directed on package. Place 2 paper cupcake liners in each microwavable muf[...]

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    VEGETABLES VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Vegetables Cooking Time ~ Power Level 10 i Special Instructions Beets, Fresh (1 lb.) Broccoli, Fresh, spears (1 lb.) Frozen, chopped (10 oz.) Frozen, spears (10 oz.) Brussels Sprouts Fresh, (1 lb.) 3-4 cups Frozen, (10 oz.) Cabbage, Fresh, chopped (1 lb.) 1 medium Wedges, (1 lb.) 1 medium Carrots, Fresh, skced 2 c[...]

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    VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (continued) Vegetables Cooking Time 1 Power Level 10 Special Instructions Corn, Fresh, 2 ears 4 ears Frozen, on cob 2 ears 4 ears Frozen, kernels (10 oz.) Eggplant Fresh, whole (1 lb.) Fresh, cubed (1 lb.) 5 cups Leeks, Fresh, sliced (6 oz.) 3 cups Mixed Vegetables Frozen (10 oz.) Mushrooms, Fresh, sliced (‘h lb.) (1 lb.) [...]

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    VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (continued) Vegetables Cooking Time 1 Power Level 10 1 Special Instructions Peas, black eyed Frozen (16 oz.) Peas, green Fresh (1 lb.) 4 cups Frozen (9 oz. pouch) Frozen (10 oz.) Potatoes, sweet cut up (6-6 oz. each) 3 medium whole, (6-6 oz. each) 1 medium potato 2 medrum potatoes 4 medium potatoes Potatoes, white cut up (6-[...]

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    VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (continued) I I Vegetables i Cooking Time ’ Power Level 10 Special Instructions Squash, spaghettr Fresh, (2-3 Ibs.) 1 medium whole Succotash, Frozen, (10 oz.) Turnrps, Fresh, (1 lb.) Zucchini Fresh, sliced (1 lb.) 4 cups Fresh, whole (1 lb.) Frozen, sliced (16 oz.) 11-12 minutes 5-6 minutes 9-10 mrnutes 7-6 minutes 6-7 min[...]

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    RECIPES Nachos 15 tortilla chips 3 tablespoons jalapeno bean dip ‘h cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 can (3% ounces) tuna, drained and flaked 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple, drained % tablespoon white vinegar ‘/a teaspoon curry powder 24 crackers or melba toast rounds ‘h cup finely chopped onion 1 clo[...]

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    Onion Soup cup thinly sliced onions tablespoons butter or margarine can (10% ounces) condensed beef broth slice of toasted French bread cup shredded Swiss cheese tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese pound ground lean beef egg, slightly beaten cup soft, fresh bread crumbs cup shredded Cheddar cheese tablespoons finely chopped onion tablespoons tomato [...]

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    Basic Scrambled Eggs Eggs Tablespoons ! Teaspoons Cooking time of Milk of Butter Power Level 7 I 1 : 1 1 1 ~ 50 to 60 seconds 2 2 -1~~ ~~ ~~ 2 ) 2 to 2% minutes ) +- -~ - , 41 6 I 4 6 4 6 I 3% to 4 minutes 5 to 6 mrnutes , Special Instructions Use IO-ounce microwavable bowl or custard cup for 1 to 2 eggs; use l-quart microwavable casserole for 4 to[...]

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    Banana Bread 2 % 3 ‘h ‘h 1 % % 73 ‘h 1 ‘h ‘/I ‘h ‘5 % 1 ‘I4 ‘A 1% 1 1 ‘h 2 1 ‘R 1 3 cups buttermilk baking mix cup packed dark brown sugar tablespoons flour teaspoon ground nutmeg or mace cup milk egg, slightly beaten cup mashed banana cup chopped dates cup chopped walnuts cup milk egg cup whole bran cereal cup vegetable oil c[...]

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    Egg Custard % cup milk 2 eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel t/z teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt ground nutmeg ‘4 1 1 3 3 1 % 1 8 1 ‘I2 2 2% 2Y % 1 2 2 cup butter or margarine package (3% ounces) instant vanilla pudding teaspoon cinnamon eggs, slightly beaten cups milk can (8% ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained cup[...]

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    APPENDIX REHEATING To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Meas- ure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a cir- cular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of [...]

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    Appliances LENGTH OF WARRANTY (From date of purchase) PRODUCTS COVERED WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY All Roper Appliances FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Refrigerators Freezers Air Conditioners Replacement parts and repair labor to cor- rect defects in materials or workmanship. Replacement parts and repair labor for the sealed refrigeration s[...]