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-” Home Appliances lJseA;Care L I Table of Contents .......... 2 A Note to You.. ............... 3 Microwave Oven Safety.. ........................ .4-6 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ............ 7 Using Your Microwave Oven .............................. 22 Caring for Your Microwave Oven .......... 36 Cooking Guide ............. 41 Question[...]

Table of Contents A Note to You ............................................ 3 Microwave Oven Safety ............................ 4 Important safety instructions.. ............... 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy ................................. 5 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven.. . 7 How your microwave ov[...]

A Note to You Thank you for buying a ROPER@ appliance. Your ROPER microwave oven gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and s[...]

Microwave Oven Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCT[...]

*To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: - Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. - Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. - If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door c[...]

Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do[...]

Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven Do not store microwave c Doing so cal HOW your microwi Microwave ovens are safe. Microwab energy is not hot. It causes f[...]

Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy. Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads to the center from the outer, cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This is one of the reasons fo[...]

Radio interference Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by: l Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven. l Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television. l Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven. l Plugging[...]

For best results, stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating. Liquids heated in certain containers (especially containers shaped like cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm the oven and possibly i[...]

Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty. Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in the oven. It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while. Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven. Fire could result. Do not dry flowers, fruit, her[...]

Microwave oven features P 1 Q 3 Q 11 Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features: 1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. 2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not operate unless the door is securely [...]

Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information, see pages 16-35. -0 11 -0 10 -0 13 1. Display. The Display inc[...]

3. COOK POWER. Touch this pad after the cook time has been set, followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food. The higher the number, the higher the microwave power or “cooking speed.” See page 23 for more informa- tion. See the “Microwave cooking chart” on page 42 for specific Cook Powers to use f[...]

Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: l A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad. l One long tone signals the end of a Minute Timer countdown. l Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle. l Two tones sound once every minute after an End-of-Cooking signal as a reminder if food [...]

Using the exhaust fan The three pads on the bottom left of the control panel control the 2-speed Exhaust Fan. 1. Choose fan speed. NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When th[...]

3. Set fan run time. YOU SEE Example to run fan for one hour and 30 minutes: 4. Start timed fan feature. TOUCH YOU SEE NOTES: l The letter “F” indicates the timed fan feature has been selected. l If both the timed fan and light features have been selected, an “H” (Hood) will be displayed. OR To check the remaining fan time during a cooking [...]

2. Turn off light when desired. TOUCH - To set light to be on for a specific time: TOUCH NOTE: The Minute Timer must not be in use when starting this feature. El 1. Turn on light. 2. Touch TIMER SET. TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE: If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER SET Pad is touched twice, both the fan and light will be controlled by the t[...]

To check the remaining light time during a cooking cycle: TOUCH To cancel the timed light feature: TOUCH NOTE: Touching the TIMER OFF Pad shuts off both the light and timed feature. Touching the Light OFF Pad shuts off just the light. Using the bi-level cooking rack You can order a Bi-Level Cooking Rack (Part No. 4358803) from your Roper dealer for[...]

Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in, or after a power failure, the Display will show “88:88.” For the first 30 seconds after the power is on, you can set the clock time without touching CLOCK SET. After 30 seconds has gone by, you must follow the directions below to set the time. If a time of day is not set, “88:88?[...]

Using the Minute Timer You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. NOTE: The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use. To see the Minute Timer while the oven is cooking, touch TIMER SET. 1. Touch TIMER SET. TOUCH YOU SEE After 1 second: 2. Enter time to be counted down. T[...]

Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. NOTE: A new rating method* rates this oven at 850 watts. However, you may use a reliable cookbook and recipes developed for microwave ovens that were rated before at 700-800 watts. * IEC-705 Test Procedure. The IEC-705 Test Procedure is a[...]

Cooking at different cook powers For best results, some recipes call for different Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power. Many micro- wave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which Cook Power to use. The following chart gives the percenta[...]

1. Put food in oven and close the door. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: 2. Set cooking time. TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Set Cook Power. TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 50% Cook Power: TOUCH YOU SEE 4. Start oven. At end of cooking time: YOU SEE YOU SEE (four tones will sound) Changing instructions You can change the cooking time or Cook Power any [...]

Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time, and another Cook Power for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically, for up to two cycles. 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time for first cycle. TOUCH YOU S[...]

5. Start oven. After the first cycle is over, the next cycle(s) will count down. TOUCH YOU SEE (first cycle) At end of cooking time: YOU SEE (four tones will sound) Changing instructions You can change times or Cook Powers for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by repeating Steps 2 and/or 3 and 4. Using AUTO COOK Cooking with AUTO COOK lets y[...]

3. Choose food category. Example for Category 1 (casserole): To select categories, follow this chart: CATEGORY Casseroles Baked Potato Baked Goods Fresh Vegetables Frozen Vegetables TOUCH PAD NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 TOUCH YOU SEE Then: 4. Enter quantity/servings. The number of servings/items you can cook are shown in the chart below: I Baked Goods I l-2 I[...]

5. Start oven. At end of cooking time: YOU SEE Using AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset Cook Powers for preset times. The 3-stage defrost cycle is programmed for meat, poultry, and fish. All you do is touch the Command Pad assigned to the desired category and enter the weight of the items bei[...]

4. Enter food’s weight (in pounds and tenths of a pound). Example for 1.2 Ibs: NOTES: l For converting fractions of a pound to decimals, see the “Weight conver- sion chart” later in this section. l If you enter an incorrect weight, touch AUTO DEFROST again and enter the correct weight. TOUCH YOU SEE 5. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE 6. After half [...]

Auto defrost chart Meat setting AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Beef Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle. Ground Beef, Remove thawed portions with Do not defrost less than l/4 lb. Freeze Bulk fork. Turn over. Return remain- in doughnut shape[...]

Fish setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Fillets Steaks Whole Shell Fish Crabmeat Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed. Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Break apart. Turn over. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under cold water. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish de[...]

Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as If the weight on the food package is in being in pounds and ounces that are frac- fractions of a pound, you can use the tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces following chart to convert the weight to equals l/4 pound). However, in order to enter decimals. food weight in AUTO DEFROST, [...]

Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). You can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. NOTES: l WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. l Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD. Close the door and touch W[...]

Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions. You can set your microwave oven to pop different size bags of popcorn. You specify the setting by the number of times you touch POPCOR[...]

Every 10 seconds the Display will alternate between “POP-” and “CORN” and then show the time remaining. YOU SEE mum (time remaining) At end of popping time: YOU SEE mm (four tones will sound) Changing preset cooking times If a preset cooking time is too long or too short, you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time by 10% after choosing AU[...]

Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to[...]

Caring for the filters Do not allow grease and soil to build up in the grease filters. It will decrease the exhaust fan efficiency. Remove and clean grease filters at least once a month. When you have removed a grease filter or a charcoal filter remember to replace the filter before you operate the hood. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is [...]

Charcoal filter : To remove: 1. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. 2. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove. 3. Llft the back of the charcoal filter. Slide the filter straight out. To replace: 2. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. After replacing filters: [...]

Replacing the cooktop and oven lights Fire Hazard Use only candelabra-base bulbs, 30-watt maximum. Turn off power at main power supply before replacing the light bulb. Failure to follow the above could result in fire or electrical shock. The cooktop light 1. Turn off power at the main power supply. Bulb cover mounting screws 2. Remove the bulb cove[...]

4. Remove bulb holder mounting screw. Bulb holder 8. Slide the top of the vent cover into place. Push the bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply. 5. Lift up the bulb holder. 6. Replace the bulb with a candelabra- base 30-watt bulb available from your authorized Roper service co[...]

Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. ITEM STARTIW TEYP TIME/POWER PROCEDURE Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving 2 servings Refrigeratsd RefrQera&td l-2 min at 70% 2X-4% min at 70% Cover loosely. Meat Slices (Beef, ham, pork, turkey) 1 or more servin[...]

Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using AUTO COOK” in the “Using Your Microwave Oven” section for instruc- tions on how to cook without entering cooking times or Cook Powers. MEATS. POULTRY, FISH. SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking. COOK FOOD POWER TIME Bacon 100[...]

Microwave cooking tips Amount of food l If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more time in small increments. l If you want to cook two meals[...]

Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: l If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking. l When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness, such as chicken breasts, place the smaller or thinner area of the fo[...]

QUESTIONS Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? ANSWERS You can only use a rack designed to be used with your microwave oven. Use of any rack not designed for the microwave oven can result in poor cooking petfor- mance and/or arcing. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in Useable metal inclu[...]

Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section. If nothing operates, check the following: Is the microwave oven p[...]

PROBLEM The Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking CAUSE l The oven door is not closed completely. l You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer. You do not hear the l The command is not correct. Programming Tone l You have disabled the audible signal. The Display shows l There ha[...]

Reauestina Assistance or - -w--- - -~~ Service u -- - Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* .,. Call our toll-free telephone number. El Dial toll-free from w anywhere in th[...]

Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE ALUMINUM FOIL ............................... 32, 44 AUDIBLE SIGNALS ................................ 15 CARING FOR THE FILTERS ............ 37-38 CHARTS Auto cook (category, servings) ......... .[...]

ROPER” Microwave Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be FROM DATE OF PURCHASE provided by an authorized Roper service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP repla[...]