Page 1: Table Of Contents
-” Home Appliances lJseA;Care MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION PART NO. 3828W5A061 O/4359621 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 ... Caring for Your Oven ...
Page 2 Table of Contents A Note to You ... Oven Safety ... Microwave Important safety instructions..4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy ... Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven.. . 7 How your microwave oven works ... 7 For the best cooking results ...
Page 3: A Note To You
A Note to You Thank you for buying a ROPER@ appliance. Your ROPER microwave oven gives you all the functionality value price. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Page 4: Microwave Oven
Microwave 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions the following: WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,...
Page 5: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
*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.
Page 6 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. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances:...
Page 7: Getting To Know Your
Getting to Know Your Microwave 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 Doing so cal HOW your microwi...
Page 8: For The Best Cooking Results
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.
Page 9: Radio Interference
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: Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven. Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
Page 10 For best results, stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating. 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.).
Page 11: Electrical Connection
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.
Page 12: Microwave Oven Features
Microwave oven features 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.
Page 13: Control Panel Features
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, pages 16-35.
Page 14 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.”...
Page 15 Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad. One long tone signals the end of a Minute Timer countdown. Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle.
Page 16: Using The Exhaust Fan
Using the exhaust 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 exhaust around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the oven.
Page 17: Using The Cooktop/Countertop Light
3. Set fan run time. Example to run fan for one hour and 30 minutes: 4. Start timed fan feature. NOTES: The letter “F” indicates the timed fan feature has been selected. If both the timed fan and light features have been selected, an “H”...
Page 18 2. Turn off light when desired. To set light to be on for a specific time: NOTE: The Minute Timer must not be in use when starting this feature. 1. Turn on light. 2. Touch TIMER SET. 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 timer.
Page 19: Using The Bi-Level Cooking Rack
To check the remaining light time during a cooking cycle: To cancel the timed light feature: 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 You can order a Bi-Level Cooking Rack (Part No.
Page 20: Setting The Clock
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.
Page 21: Using The Minute Timer
Using the Minute You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. 1. Touch TIMER SET. After 1 second: 2. Enter time to be counted Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: If you enter more than four digits, NOTE: three tones will sound.
Page 22: Using Your Microwave Oven
Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. A new rating method* rates this oven at 850 watts. However, you may use a NOTE: reliable cookbook and recipes developed for microwave ovens that were rated before at 700-800 watts.
Page 23: Cooking At Different Cook Powers
Cooking at different 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.
Page 24 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: 3. Set Cook Power. Example for 50% Cook Power: 4. Start oven. At end of cooking time: Changing instructions You can change the cooking time or Cook Power any time by repeating Steps 2 and/or 3 and 4.
Page 25: Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle
Cooking with more than one cook 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.
Page 26: Using Auto Cook
5. Start oven. After the first cycle is over, the next cycle(s) will count down. At end of cooking time: 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 you cook...
Page 27 3. Choose food category. Example for Category 1 (casserole): To select categories, follow this chart: TOUCH CATEGORY NUMBER Casseroles Baked Potato Baked Goods Fresh Vegetables Frozen Vegetables 4. Enter quantity/servings. The number of servings/items you can cook are shown in the chart below: Baked Goods Fresh Vegetables...
Page 28: Using Auto Defrost
5. Start oven. At end of cooking time: 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 being defrosted.
Page 29 4. Enter food’s weight (in pounds and tenths of a pound). Example for 1.2 Ibs: NOTES: For converting fractions of a pound to decimals, see the “Weight conver- sion chart” later in this section. If you enter an incorrect weight, touch AUTO DEFROST again and enter the correct weight.
Page 30: Auto Defrost Chart
Auto defrost chart Meat setting AT PAUSE Beef Ground Beef, Remove thawed portions with Bulk fork. Turn over. Return remain- der to oven. Ground Beef, Separate and rearrange. Patties Round Steak Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Tenderloin Turn over.
Page 31 Fish setting FOOD AT PAUSE Fillets Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed. Steaks Separate and rearrange. Whole Turn over. Shell Fish Crabmeat Break apart. Turn over. Lobster Tails Turn over and rearrange. Shrimp Separate and rearrange. Scallops Separate and rearrange. ‘oultry setting FOOD...
Page 32: Defrosting Tips
Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are frac- tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces equals l/4 pound). However, in order to enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
Page 33: Using Warm Hold
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: WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Page 34: Using Popcorn
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.
Page 35: Changing Preset Cooking Times
Every 10 seconds the Display will alternate between “POP-” and “CORN” and then show the time remaining. At end of popping time: Changing preset cooking If a preset cooking time is too long or too short, you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time by 10% after choosing AUTO COOK.
Page 36: Caring For Your Microwave Oven
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 For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth.
Page 37: Caring For The Filters
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.
Page 38 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: 1 . Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown.
Page 39: Replacing The Cooktop
Replacing the cooktop 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...
Page 40 4. Remove bulb holder mounting screw. Bulb holder 5. Lift up the bulb holder. 6. Replace the bulb with a candelabra- base 30-watt bulb available from your authorized Roper service company (Part No. 4158432). 7. Replace the bulb holder and mounting screw.
Page 41: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. STARTIW ITEM TEYP Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving Refrigeratsd 2 servings RefrQera&td Meat Slices (Beef, ham, Room temp pork, turkey) 1 or more Refrigerated servings Stirrable...
Page 42: Microwave Cooking Chart
Microwave cooking 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.
Page 43: Microwave Cooking Tips
Microwave cooking Amount of food 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.
Page 44 Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking.
Page 45: Answers
QUESTIONS Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy.
Page 46: Troubleshooting
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 If nothing operates, Is the microwave oven plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage?
Page 47 PROBLEM CAUSE The oven door is not closed completely. The Display shows a time counting You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch TIMER down but the oven OFF to cancel the Minute Timer. is not cooking You do not hear the The command is not correct.
Page 48: Requesting Assistance Or Service
Reauestina -w--- Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting” save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions 1. If you need assistance* Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.:...
Page 49: Index
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 ALUMINUM FOIL ... AUDIBLE SIGNALS CARING FOR THE FILTERS ... 37-38 CHARTS Auto cook (category, servings) ..27 Auto defrost 28, 30-31 Microwave cooking...
Page 50: Warranty
Roper dealer. If you need service, first see the “Requesting Service” section of this book. After checking “Requesting help can be found by calling our toll-free telephone number, l-800-44-ROPER from anywhere in the U.S.A. PART NO. 3828W5A061 O/4359621 0 1997 Whirlpool Corpaatlon 8 Registered Oven Warranty Service must be Roper service company.

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