Whirlpool MHE14XK Microwave Oven Care, Defrosting, General Cleaning, To Use Auto Defrost, Odors

Defrosting

The auto Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost.

■Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results. How foods are stored can affect results.

■Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting.

■Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.

■Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end-of-cycle for more even defrosting.

■Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.

The auto Defrost system has preset times and cook powers for three categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be used for food left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food.

To defrost manually, use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information.

To Use Auto Defrost:

1.Touch DEFROST.

“MEAT TOUCH 1, POULTRY TOUCH 2, FISH TOUCH 3” scrolls across display.

2.Touch the number pad 1 for Meat, 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish. “ENTER WEIGHT” scrolls across display.

3.Touch the number pads to enter the weight. Weight can be set from 0.1 LB to 6.0 LBS.

4.Touch START/ENTER.

The display will count down the defrost time.

During defrosting, 5 short tones will sound. These tones indicate it is time to check, turn, rearrange, or separate food. Open door, turn food if necessary, close door, and touch START/ENTER to resume defrosting.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end- of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute.

5.Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

MICROWAVE OVEN

CARE

General Cleaning

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 unless otherwise noted.

GREASE FILTERS

Do not operate the microwave oven without the grease filters in place.

Soak grease filters in hot water and mild detergent. Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt. Rinse well and shake dry.

■Do not use ammonia or oven cleaner.

■Do not place in dishwasher.

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel- wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean.

Average soil

■Mild, non-abrasive soaps and detergents:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Heavy soil

■Mild, non-abrasive soaps and detergents:

Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven. Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Odors

■Lemon juice or vinegar:

Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

■Glass cleaner and paper towels or non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

TURNTABLE

Do not operate the microwave without the turntable in place.

■Mild cleanser and scouring pad

■Dishwasher

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