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Display shows messages

Is the display showing “:”?
There has been a power failure or the clock time has been 
turned off. See “Display” section to clear display. See “Clock” 
section to reset the clock or to turn it on.

Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
See “Display” section to clear. If it reappears, call for service. 
See “Assistance or Service” section.

Steam is coming from the vent grille

Some steam is normal.

Fan running slower than usual

Has the oven been stored in a cold area?
The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal 
room temperature.

Fan running during cooking

This is normal. Fan comes on at low speed to cool the oven.

Cooking times seem too long

Is the cooking power set properly?
See “Cooking Power” section.

Are large amounts of food being heated?
Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.

Is the incoming voltage less than specified in “Microwave 
Oven Safety”?
Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the 
home.

Radio or TV Interference

Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet?
Try a different outlet.

Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven?
Move the receiver away from the microwave oven, or adjust 
the radio or TV antenna.

Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean?
Make sure these areas are clean.

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

Before calling for assistance or service, please check 
“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If 
you still need help, follow the instructions below.

When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete 
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will 
help us to better respond to your request.

If you need replacement parts

If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you 
only use FSP

®

 

replacement parts. FSP

®

 replacement parts will fit 

right and work right because they are made with the same 
precision used to build every new ROPER

®

 

appliance. 

To locate FSP

®

 replacement parts in your area, call our Customer 

Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest Whirlpool 
designated service center.

Call the Customer Interaction Center toll free at: 

1-800-44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737).

Our consultants provide assistance with:

Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.

Installation information.

Use and maintenance procedures.

Accessory and repair parts sales.

Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing 
impaired, limited vision, etc.).

Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and 
service companies. Whirlpool designated service technicians 
are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-
warranty service, anywhere in the United States.

To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your 
area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow 
Pages.

For further assistance

If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool 
Corporation with any questions or concerns at:

Roper Brand Home Appliances
Customer Interaction Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

Replacement Parts

Turntable
Part No. 4393799

Grease Filters
Part No. 4393790

Turntable Support and Rollers
Part No. 8184102

Charcoal Filters
Part No. 8184958

Turntable Hub
Part No. 8183949

Cooktop & Microwave 
Light Bulb
Part No. 4393681

Summary of Contents for MHE14XM

Page 1: ...e CareGuide 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 8185383 4619 652 62073 Model MHE14XM ...

Page 2: ... Cooktop Light 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 7 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 8 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Cooking Power 9 Cooking 9 Cooking in Stages 10 Popcorn 10 Reheating 10 Defrosting 11 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 11 General Cleaning 11 Replacing Filters 12 Replacing Cooktop Light 12 Replacing Microwave Oven Light 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 14 Replacement ...

Page 3: ...Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for indu...

Page 4: ...se overheating of the oven Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation To reduce the risk of injury to persons Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD...

Page 5: ...ected appliances 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 The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the groundin...

Page 6: ...ay 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 It will not erase the time of day The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened Close the door and touch START ENTER to resume the cycle NumberCodes The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes A ...

Page 7: ...ad once for HIGH twice for LOW or 3 times for OFF CooktopLight The cooktop light has 3 settings on night and off To Turn On Night Off Touch LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF repeatedly to cycle through settings MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food Microwaves are attrac...

Page 8: ... fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane such as potatoes egg yolks chicken livers hot dogs and sausage Prick in several places to allow steam to vent Shielding Use small flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods bones and foods such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tail See Aluminum Foil and Metal first Standing Time Foo...

Page 9: ... cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 4 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and power may be changed after touching START ENTER without interrupting cooking To Change Cook Time Touch COOK TIME The countdown will freeze for a few seconds Enter the new cook...

Page 10: ...e Do not repop unpopped kernels Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content Popping time has been preset based on commercially packaged microwave popcorn To Use POPCORN 1 Touch POPCORN Display will show setting for 3 5 oz 99 g bag 2 Touch POPCORN a second time for 3 0 oz 85 g bag and a third time for 1 75 oz 50 g bag The microwave oven will start...

Page 11: ...play 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 6 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones MICROWAVE OVEN CARE GeneralCleaning IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unles...

Page 12: ...iding filter to the end Pull tab down until the filter drops out 3 Replace grease filter by inserting one end of the filter into the outer end of the frame Swing the other end up and slide into position 4 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power To Remove and Replace Charcoal Filter 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the 2 mounting screws located above the cover Then loosen the ...

Page 13: ...acer on some models attached to the inside of the door Remove spacer then firmly close door Is the electronic oven control set correctly See Microwave Oven Control section On some models is the Child Lock set See Child Lock section Is the magnetron working properly Try to heat 1 cup 250 mL of cold water for 2 minutes at 100 cooking power If water does not heat call for service See Assistance or Se...

Page 14: ...del and serial number of your appliance This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use FSP replacement parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new ROPER appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in y...

Page 15: ...15 Notes ...

Page 16: ...R INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to...

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