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Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, 

accessories or service, call: 1-800-44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737).

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Model  MHE16XS

Summary of Contents for MHE16XS

Page 1: ...TION Use 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 8205867 Model MHE16XS ...

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

Page 3: ... or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination r...

Page 4: ...ENERGY a 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 tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particula...

Page 5: ...op the blinking If the blinks in the display at any other time a power failure has occurred Touch OFF CANCEL and reset the clock if needed If an invalid value has been entered the invalid entry tones will sound and the input prompt will reappear in the display Retry your entry When the microwave oven is in use the display shows cooking power quantities weights and or prompts When the microwave ove...

Page 6: ...cept end of timer and hidden feature tones With the microwave oven in standby mode touch and hold the number pad 2 for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound Touch and hold number pad 2 to turn tones back on ControlLock The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven When the control is locked only the Vent Fan and Light pads will function If any other con...

Page 7: ...food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and will heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foo...

Page 8: ...al to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable Do not allow contact with another metal object during cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven MATERIAL...

Page 9: ...WER then enter the desired power level for the first stage See Microwave Cooking Power chart 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second stage 5 Touch START The display will count down each of the cook times The display will switch briefly to STEP 1 or STEP 2 every 30 seconds during their respective stages When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed ...

Page 10: ...When the popcorn cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones PresetCooking Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods Use the following chart as a guide To Use Preset Cooking 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door ...

Page 11: ...Touch DEFROST 3 Select food by entering 1 for Meat 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish or Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through food selections 4 Enter the weight in pounds Meats and Poultry can be set from 0 2 to 6 6 lb 90 g to 3 kg Fish can be set from 0 2 to 4 4 lb 90 g to 2 kg 5 Touch START The display will count down the defrost time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end...

Page 12: ... 1 cup 250 mL of water with 1 tbs 15 mL of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven Microwave Inlet Cover To avoid arcing and damage to the microwave oven the microwave inlet cover see Parts and Features should be kept clean Wipe with wet cloth MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Mild non...

Page 13: ...lb cover Replace mounting screw 4 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power ReplacingMicrowaveOvenLight The microwave oven light is a candelabra base bulb It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located...

Page 14: ...le Place 1 cup 250 mL of water on the turntable then restart microwave oven If it still is not working call for service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working properly Turntable alternates rotation directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle Display shows messages Is the display s...

Page 15: ...all our Customer eXperience Center telephone number or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center Call the Customer eXperience 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 assistan...

Page 16: ...chased DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO...

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