Whirlpool lREB/Q warranty Questions, Answers

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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. Is this normal?

What are the humming noises that I hear when my microwave oven is operating?

Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it? I thought that this should not happen.

What does “standing time” mean?

Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?

Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results?

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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 perfor- mance and/or arcing.

Useable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is not taller than % inch deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or door. (For more information, see “Using alumi- num foil” in the “Cookina Guide” section.)

This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.

You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on.

As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking.

“Standing time” means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the oven for other cooking.

Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent.

Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a “pop”every 1 or 2 seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special micro- wave poppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions.

Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.

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Contents Or Service Guide Questions Answers TroubleshootingWarranty CaringTable of Contents Thank you for buying a ROPER@ appliance RoperPlease record your model’s information IOur Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-freeYour safety is important to us SafetyMicrowave Oven For microwave ovens with a ventilating hoodPrecautionstoavoid Electrical requirements GroundinginstructionsHow your microwav re Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenMagnetron Oven cavityFor the best cooking results Testing your dinnerware or cookware Testing your microwave ovenOperating safety precautions Radio interferencePage Electrical connection 011 Vent GrilleModel and Serial Number Plate Q11 Q10 Q13 Control panel featuresFollowing Number Pads also have other functions Audible signals Using your cooktop under the hoodInterrupting cooking Using the exhaust fan Choose fan speedYOU see Light Using the cooktop/countertopStat-t timed light feature Set light on timeTouch Touch YOU see Rack Using the bi-level cookingInserting the rack Burn HazardSet time Choose setting Setting the clockEnter time of day Complete entryTo cancel Minute Timer Using Minute TimerTouch Enter time to be counted downOven Cooking at high cook powerPut food in oven and close the door Set cooking time Start ovenCooking at different cook powers Set Cook Power PutOven and close Door Set Cooking Time Put food in oven and close the door Choose Auto Cook Using Auto CookTouch YOU see Enter quantity/servings Choose food categoryTouch PAD Category Number Contlnued on nextMlm Using Auto DefrostTenths of a pound Enter food’s Weight in poundsAfter half Thedefrost Time is Restart ovenMeat Setting Defrost chartAT Pause Special InstructionsPoultry Fish SettingFood AT Pause InstructionsEquivalent Ounce Weight Weight conversion chartDefrosting tips Number After DecimalWhen the last cooking cycle is over, you Using Warm HoldStart oven optional To make Warm Hold automatically follow another cyclePlace bag in oven and close the door Choose Popcorn Using PopcornFire Hazard Dolng so can result In death, fire, or burnsChanging preset cooking times Cleaning the bi-level cooking rack Caring for Your Microwave OvenFor exterior surfaces and control panel Grease filters Before removing filtersAfter replacing filters Charcoal filter accessoryOven lights Replacing the cooktopOven light Cooktop lightBulb holder Cooking Guide Reheating chartCook Food Power Microwave cooking chartOther Cook Food Power MEATS, POULTRY, FISH. SeafoodMicrowave cooking tips Arranging food Using aluminum foilCooking you should not do Your microwave oven Container must be half filledAnswers QuestionsQuestions AnswersIf nothing operates, check the following TroubleshootingProblem Display showsCause If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need serviceIf you need assistance Index Parts and FeaturesRoper