Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit MHEI IRD du fabricant Whirlpool
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Home Appliances UseAndCare E q Table of Contents .......... 2 A Note to You ................. 3 Microwave Oven Safety.. ............................ 4 Getting to Know Your Microwave Hood Combination ................... 9 Using Your Microwave Oven ....
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 .
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.
Microwave Oven Safety 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 Illowed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
-Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% Cook Power for one minute. If the dish gets hot and water stays cool, do not use it. Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
Operating safety precautions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, burns, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions on pages 7-8. Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven.
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 inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while.
Getting to Know Your Microwave Hood Combination This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use. How microwave cooking works Magnetron energy is not hot.
Radio interference Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is interfer- ence, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures: l Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven.
Microwave oven features P 1 Q 3 0 11 9 P 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.
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.
4. WARM HOLD. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. WARM HOLD can be used by itself, or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle. See page 33 for more information. 5. AUTO COOK.
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.
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. TOUCH NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically pq turn on at the LOW setting to protect the OR oven.
3. Set stoD time. TOUCH YOU SEE . Example to stop the fan at 5 o’clock, when time of day is 12 o’clock: NOTE: You can set the stop time up to the next 12 hours. riil 4. Start timer. At end of time, the current time of day will show and no tones will sound.
2. Turn off light when desired. To set light to be on for a specific time: 1. Turn on light. 2. Choose timer. 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 timer.
To check the stop time: The set time will be displayed for three seconds. TOUCH To cancel timer: NOTE: Canceling the timer will cause the light to shut off; however, canceling the light will not cancel the timer. TOUCH Burn Hazard Use hot pads when removing rack from oven after cooking.
Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in, or after a power failure, the Display will show “888:88”. 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.
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. 1. Touch TIMER SET. 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.
Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. Getting the best cooking results l ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time. Then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food.
Cooking at high cook power 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. TOUCH l-l WOK TIME Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: TOUCH III 131 ml YOU SEE YOU SEE 3. Start oven. At end of cooking time: YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE Changing instructions You can change the cooking time any time by repeating Steps 2 and 3.
Cooking at lower cook powers For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power. Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which Cook Power to use.
1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. TOUCH Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE YOU SEE 3. Set Cook Power. Example for 50% Cook Power: TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE 4.
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.
5. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE At end of cooking time: YOU SEE 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 common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers.
3. Choose food category. Touch any of Number Pads l-5. NOTE: See “Auto cook chart” on page 28 or the Cooking Guide label on the frame behind the door for food categories available. Example for Category 1 (casserole): TOUCH YOU SEE Then: 4. Enter quantity/servings.
Auto cook chart I NUMBER OF SERVINGS/ CATEGORY FOOD ITEMS YOU CAN COOK I 1 Casserole 2 Baked Potato l-2 1-4 3 Bread 4 Fresh/Canned Veaetables l-2 l-4 I 5 Frozen Vegetables l-4 I Using AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset Cook Powers for preset times.
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 “Weight conversion chart” on page 32. l If you enter an incorrect weight, touch AUTO DEFROST again and enter the correct weight.
Auto defrost chart Meat settina FOOD Beef * AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the begin- ning of a defrost cycle. Ground Beef, Remove thawed portions with Do not defrost less than ‘14 lb.
Fish setting 1 1 FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Fish Fillets Turn over. Separate fillets Place in a microwavable baking dish. when partially thawed. Carefully separate fillets under cold water. Steaks Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish.
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).
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.
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.
Every 10 seconds the Display will alternate between “POP-” and “CORN” and then show the time remaining. YOU SEE (time remaining) At end of popping time: YOU SEE 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 the function.
Caring for Your Microwave Hood Combination 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. Cleaning the microwave oven For interior surfaces: Wipe often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth.
Caring for the filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, the charcoal filter (Part No. 4158311 [black] or 4158439 [white]) should be replaced every 6-12 months.
To replace: 1. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown. 2. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. After caring for filters: l Turn the power back on at the main power supply.
The oven light Bulb holder ‘2 @&Ii&- A vim - 01 / 4 OI 1. Turn off power at the main power 5. supply. 6. 2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. 3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove. 4. Remove bulb holder mounting screw. 7. 8.
Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. STARTING RE ITEM TEMP TIME/POWER PROCEW Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) .
Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using AUTO COOK” on page 26 for instructions on how to cook without entering cooking times or Cook Powers. MEATS, POULTRY, FISH. SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking.
Microwave cooking tips Amount of food l The more food you prepare, the longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time. If one potato takes four minutes to cook, you need about seven minutes to cook two potatoes.
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.
Questions and Answers r 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 use a rack only if rack is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any rack not supplied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing.
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 “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 47.
1 PROBLEM CAUSE I The Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking 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.
Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 45-46. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* .
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, 43, 44 AUDIBLE SIGNALS ...............................
ROPER” Microwave Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WE WILL PAY FOR r L 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.
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Whirlpool MHEI IRD c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Whirlpool MHEI IRD - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Whirlpool MHEI IRD, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Whirlpool MHEI IRD va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Whirlpool MHEI IRD, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Whirlpool MHEI IRD.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Whirlpool MHEI IRD. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Whirlpool MHEI IRD ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
