GE RE96 Use and Care Manual

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‘Read this bclokcarefully.

It will help you operate and maintain your new Microwave Oven properly.

Keep it handy for answersto your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help. . . Call, toll free:

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800.626.2000 consumer information service

or write: (include your phone number); Consumer Affairs Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write ckwn the mock!and

serialrtwnber$.

You’ll find them on a label inside the oven on the upper left side.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your Microwave Oven. Before sending in this card, pleasewrite these numbers here:

Model No.

Be sureyour Microwave

Ovenis registered.

It is important that we,the manufacturer, know the location of your Microwave Oven shculd a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsiblefor registering you asthe owner.

Pleasecheck with your supplier to besure he hasdone so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser pleasewrite to us, stating model and serial numbers. This

appliancemustbe registered. Pleasebe cerlainthatit is.

Write to: Hotpoint

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

If you receiveda damaged

OV~BlmI . immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the Microwave Oven.

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Beforeyou requestservice,check the ProblemSolveron page 12.R

lists minor causesof operating problems that you can correct yourself.

(a) Do NotAttemptto 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 with the safety interlocks.

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(b)Do Not Placeany object

betweenthe oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) Do Not Operatethe oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door sealsand sealing surfaces.

(d)The Oven ShotJMnot be

adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service

personnel.

Serial No.

Use these numbers in any correspondence or servicecalls concerning your Microwave Oven.

optional Accessoy

Available at extra-cost from your Ilotpoint supplier.

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Converts your countertop oven to a built-in wall oven. This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over Hotpoint wall ovens with black glass doors.

contents

Before Microwaving . . . .. .. .. .. . 2

afety Instructions . . .. . . . . ....3-4

Featuresof Your Oven . .. .. .. . . . 5

ooking Complete Reminder. . . . 5

ouch Control Panel . .. .. .. ....6

Setthe Clock .. . . . .. .. . . . . .. ...6

Defrosting . .. .. .. .. . . . . . .. .. ...7

Time Cook . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . .. ..8

MiN/SECTimer . . . . . . .. .. .. ....9

Care ofYourOven . .. .. .. . . ...10

Grounding Instructions . . .. .. . . 11

Useof Extension Cords . .. .. .. . 11

The Problem Solver .. .. . . . . .. . 12

Consumer Services. .. . . . . . . . . . 15

Warranty . . . . .. . . . .. .. Back Cover

Microwaving

@Make sure all utensils usedin your microwave oven are labeled “suitableformicrowaving”. Check

yourCookbookfor specific test to determine ’’microwave-safe” utensils.

SI Paper towels, waxpaper, and

Iasticwrap canbe usedto cover ishesin order to retain moisture

and prevent spattering. @ Some microwaved foods require

stirring, rotating, or rearranging. CheckyourCookbook forspecific instructions.

e Some foods such as unshelled eggsand hotdogs must be pierced toallowsteamto escape during cooking.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS!!i!i5?

Readall instructionsbeforeusingthisappliance.

When using electrical appliances

basic safety precautions should be followed, including the

following: WARNING—TOreduce the risk

of burns, electric shock, fire,

injury to persons or exposure to

excessivemicrowave energy:

e Usethis appliance only for its intended useas described in this manual.

e Readand follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 2.

e This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only to

properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 11.

e For best operation, plug this

appliance into its own electrical

outlet, to prevent flickering of

lights, blowing of fuse or trip-

ping of circuit breaker.

e Install or locate this appliance

only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

49Be certainto placethe front

surfaceof the door three inches

or morebackfromthe countertop edgeto avoidaccidentaltip-

ping of the appliancein normal

usage.

e Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

e Do not use outdoors.

o Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

e Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

e Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.

@ Do not operate this appliance

if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or ‘% adjustment.

e As with any appliance, close supervision is necessarywhen

used by children:

e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper,

plastic, or other combustible

materials are placed inside the

oven to facilitate cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties from

paper or plastic bags before

placing bag in oven.

—Do not useyour microwave

oven to dry newspapers.

—Papertowelsand napkins,

wax paper.Recycled paper

products can contain metal

flecks which may cause arcing

or ignite. Paper products con-

taining nylon or nylon filaments

should be avoided, as they may

also ignite.

—Do not pop popcornin your microwaveovenunless in a spe-

cial microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

—Do not operatethe ovenwhile emptyto avoiddamageto the ovenand the dangerof fire.If by

accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm

is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and pro-

longs life of the oven.

—If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and dis-

connect the power cord, or shut

off power at the fuse or circuit

breaker panel.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

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Some products such as

whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars—may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

Avoid heatingbabyfood in

glass jars,even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

e Don’tdefrostfrozenbever- agesin narrow necked bottles; especially carbonated ones. Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, resulting in injury.

e Use metalonlyas directedin Cookbook.Metal strips as used on meat roasts are helpful when used as shown in Cookbook.

TV dinners maybe cooked in

metal trays. However, when using metal in microwave oven,

keep metalat leastl-inch away

fromsidesof oven.

@ Cooking utensilsmay

becomehot becauseof heat

transferred from the heated food. This is especially true if plastic wrap has been covering the top and handles of the utensil. Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.

@ Sometimes,the ovenfloor

can ‘becometoo hot to touch.

Be careful touching the floor

during and after cooking.

e Do not

in food you are microwaving

unlessthat thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

@ PlasticUtensils—Plastic utensils designed for microwave cooking are very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and utensils could ignite. For these reasons:1) Use microwave plastics only “and use them” in strict compliance with the utensil manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty utensils to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic utensils without complete supervision.

o When cooking pork follow our directions exactly and always cook the meatto at least 170°. This assuresthat, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meatwill be safeto eat.

e Boilingeggs(in and out of shell)isnot recommendedfor microwave cooking. Pressure can build up inside egg yolk and may cause it to burst, resulting in injury.

use any thermometer

e Foodswith unbrokenouter

“skin”such as potatoes, hot

dogs or sausages,tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and eggs (seeabove) should be pierced to allow steam to escapeduring cooking.

e “Boilable”cookingpouches

and tightlyclosedplasticbags

should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in Cookbook. Ifthey are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking,

possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered

becausethey form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,

remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

SAVETHESE

INSTRUCTIONS

FeaturesofYourMicrowaveOven

CookingCompleteReminder

orTIME COOK andDEFROST

remind you that you havefood

the oven, the oven will beeponce

a minute unti! you either openthe ovendoor or touch the CLEAR/ OFFpad

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1. Door Handle.Pull to open door, Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. ViewingWindowwith Metal Shield.Metal screen permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

4. AntennaCover.Protects the microwave energy distributing

antenna. Do not removethis cover. You will damage the oven.

5. OvenVent.

6. OvenInteriorLight.Turns on

when the door is opened or when the oven is operating.

7. OvenFloor.

TouchControlPaneland

Display.See

instructions.

9. CookingChart. Quick reference Codes for many frequently prepared foods.

10. Model andSerialNumbers.

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FeaturesofYourcontrolIPam?ll

The Touch Control Panelallows you to set the oven controls elec-

tronically with the touch of a finger.

It’s designed to be easyto use and understand.

DISPLAY.Displaystime of day, tim[ counting down during cooking functions (or power levelwhen Power Level Padistouched).

TIME COOK. Microwavesfor a preset amount of time using automatic Power Level 10(or change power levelafter entering cooking time. See page8.)

DEFROST. Gentle, generally uniform thawing at automatic Power Level 3, (or change power level after entering defrosting time. See page 7.)

CLOCK. Touch this padto enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1:30,touch number pads 1, 3, and Oand 1:30will appear in display. Re-touch CLOCK pad.To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

MIN/SEC TiMEFLThis feature uses no microwave energy when it functions aseither a kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time cooking. (See page9.)

NUMBERPADS.Touch these pads to enter cooking/defrosting time, time of day or Power Level.

POWERLEVEL.Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic PowerLevel 10(HIGH) for cooking or Power Level3 (LOW) for defrosting.

CLEAR/OFF.When touched, it shuts off the oven and erasesall settings (except time of day).

START.After all selections are made, touch this pad to start oven.

Defrosting

The Defrostsettingisdesignedfor

eventhawingnecessaryfor large

amountsoffoodand isoneof the

ostimportantadvantagesof a icrowaveoven.

* Power Level3 isautomatically set

for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.

@Seeyour Cookbook for defrosting

help.

To become better acquainted with the defrost functions, defrost frozen

pork chops using the following

steps. Step1: Place package of frozen

chops in the oven and close door.

Step2: Touch DEFROST.Display

reads:0 and Power Level3 is automatically set in the oven but does

ot appear on display. ENTER DEF.

IME flashes.

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Step 3: Touch 8,0 and Ofor 8 min-

utes. DEF.TIME and 8:00are displayed. if you wish to change Power Level, touch POWER LEVEL pad and then new number.

Step4: Touch START.Time counts down on display. Whencycle is completed, the oven signalsand automatically shuts off.

Step5:Turn packageover, close door and repeatSteps 2,3 and 4.

Step6:When 130° is reached,the oven will sound and display HOLD. The oven will then hold the temperature.

Step7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle.

Step8: Removethe food from the oven.

DefrostingTips

@Foodsfrozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.

~ For evendefrosting, many foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

~ Homemade dinners can be frozen in shallow foil trays and heatedfor later use.Select foods which microwave well.

@Pre-packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved.

~ Check your Cookbook for other defrosting tips.

QuestionsandAnswers

WhenI pressSTART,I heara

(2.

dullthumpingnoise.Whatis it? A. This sound is normal. His letting

you know the oven isusing a Power

Level lower than HIGH.

Q. Can I Defrostsmallitemsin a

hurry? A. Yes,but they will need more fre-

quent attention than usual. Raise the Power Levelafter entering the time by touching POWERLEVEL and 7 or 10.Power Level7 cuts the time about in %;Power Level10 cuts the time to approximately %.

During either, rotate or stir food

frequently. Q. Can I openthe doorduring

DEFROSTto checkon theprogress of myfood?

A. Yes.You may open the door at

any time during microwaving. To

resume defrosting, close the door

and press START. Q. Why don’tthe defrostingtimes

inthe Cookbookseemrightfor myfood?

A. Cookbook times are average.

Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated

in your Cookbook. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, re-setyour oven and adjust the time accordingly.

Q. Can I selecta PowerLevelother

thanautomaticPowerLevel3 for defrosting.?

A. Yes.Some smaller foods may be

defrosted quicker on higher Power Levelsbut for even,carefree defrost-

ing, Power Level3 is suggested. Check the chart in the Cookbook for specific times and Power Levels.

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The Time Cook featureallowsyou

to presetthecookingtime.

Power Level 10is automatically set for time cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. Seeyour Cookbook.

When the oven completes Time

Cooking, it automatically shuts off. It will then display “End” and beep

once a minute until you either open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

To become better acquainted with Time Cook function, makea cup of coffee by using the fo!lowing steps.

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Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water and add 1teaspoon of freezedried coffee. Use a cup that has no metal decoration. Place cup in oven and close door,

Step2: Touch TIME COOK. The

display shows :0. ENTER COOK TIME flashes. Power Level 10is automatically set, but does not appear on display.

Step3: Select your time. Touch 1, 2, and Ofor a minute and 20 seconds.

TIME COOK and 1:20are displayed.

If another Power Levelis desired,

touch POWERLEVELand the

number although Power Level 10 (HIGH) is preferred for this cup of

coffee.

Step4: Touch START.Time

counting down shows on display.

Step 5: When time is up, the oven sounds, oven light and fan shut off. The display will show “End”.

Step6: Openthe door or touch CLEAR/OFF pad.

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. i setmy ovenfor the time caiied forin therecipebutat theend of thetimeallowed,my dishwasn’t done.Whathappened?

A. Since house power variesdue to time or location, many Time Cook

recipes give you atime rangeto prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness,and cook your dish a little longer, if necessary.

Q. I wantto cook on a PowerLevei

otherthanHIGH, what do I need to do?

A. To change the Power Level,

touch the POWERLEVEL pad after entering desired cooking time. Enter the desired number and then touch START.

Q. Can I interruptmyTime Cook

functionto checkthe food? A. Yes.To resumecooking, simply

close the door and touch START. NOTE: Microwave power will not come on until you are ready. You must touch START for cooking to begin.

Q. I touchedthenumberpadsand

selectedmy powerlevel.WhenI touchedSTART,however,my oven didn’tcomeon. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK pad must be touched before setting the number pads or elseyour oven will not begin cooking.

Q. I triedto changePowerLevel

butthe displaychangedbackto cookingtime.Why?

A. After touching Power Level pad

you only have4 seconds to enter the number. Try setting controls again.

Howto Usethe Minute/SecondTimer

heMIN/SEC TIMER hasthree

mingfunctions:

* It operatesasa minutetimer.

It can besetto delaycooking.

‘* It can beusedasa holdsetting

afterdefrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

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1.Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.The display shows :0and ENTERTIME

flashes.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 andO (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows 3:00.

3. Touch START.Display shows

time counting down.

4. Whentime is up, ovensignals and display shows time of day.

Programming a HoldTime

The Minute/Second Timer can also

e usedto program “hold time” etween microwave cooking func-

tions. The time can range from one

econd to 99 minutes and 99

conds. A’HOLD, or “standing”

ime may befound in some of your

own recipes or Cookbook.

To setthe oven to delay cooking up to 99 minutes follow Steps 1 and2 to enter hold time. Then touch TIME COOK pad and enter time before pressing START.

How toDefrost,Hokt and Time Cook

Let’ssay you want to defrost a frozen casserolefor 15 minutes,

hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes. Here’show to do it:

Step1:Take casserolefrom freezer

and place it in the oven.

The display shows:0 and ENTER

DEF.TIME flashes.

Step3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and Ofor 15minutes defrosting time. 15:00

appearson display. (Defrosting is automatically set on Power Level 3 but can be changed by touching POWER,LEVELpad and the new Power Level.)

Step4: Setstanding or hold time by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. :0 appears on display and ENTER TIME flashes.

Step5: Touch 1,0,0 and Oto hold

for ten minutes. 10:00appears on display.

Step6: Touch TIME COOK pad. The display shows:0 and ENTER COOK TIME flashes.

Step7: Touch 2, 5,0 and Ofor twenty-five minutes of cooking time. 25:00appears on display.

Step8: Touch START. 15:00counting down shows on display. As each function isautomatically performed oven display shows instructions entered and the function. While cooking, you may touch appropriate pad to recall times you set.

Step9: When time is up, the oven sounds, oven light and fan shut off. The display will show “End”.

Step10:Open the door or touch CLEAR/OFF pad.

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. Whatwill happenif I accidentally reversemydefrost,holdand cook

instructions?

A. The oven automatically rear-

rangesyour program. Defrosting always comes first, then hold, and then the cooking function.

Q. Can I defrostand hold only? A. Yes.Sometimes you may only

want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in Defrost and amount of time. Then program Hold and the amount of time. Be sureto put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

NOTE: Let foods remain at room temperature only aslong as safe. Times will vary.

Q. I programmedmyovenfor a

specificdefrostingtime but it defrostedlongerthannecessary. Whathappened?

A. When instructions conflict, the

oven carries out the last instruction. You may haveset the oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold for 2 minutes, and then defrost for 6 minutes. In this case,the oven would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for 2 minutes and ignore your first defrost instruction.

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careforYourMicrowaveoven

YourNew MicrowaveOvenisa ValuableAppliance,ProtectIt From MisuseBy FollowingThese Rules:

e Keepyourovencleanand sweet-smelling.Opening the oven

door a few minutes after cooking

helps “air-out” the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water

keepsthe interior fresh. e Don’tusesharp-edgedu~ensils

with youroven.The interior and ex-

terior oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

@ Don’tremovethe antennacover at the top of the oven (microwave feature 4 on page 5).Youwill damage the oven.

BE CERTAIN POWERS OFF IBEFORECLEANING ANY PARTOF THIS OVEN.

HOWtoCleanthe i!nside

Walk, floorand plasticcover.Be-

cause there is little heat except in the food, or sometimes in the utensils, spills and spatters are easyto remove. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others

may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USEA COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVEOVEN.

Door-inside.Glass: Wipe up spatters

daily, wash when soi!ed, with a min-

imum of sudsy warm water. Rinse

thoroughly and dry. Metal and plastic parts on door:

Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING

POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.THEY MAY MAR THE SURFACE.

Specialnotewhen usingBrown‘N SearDish:High heat generatedon

bottom of Brown ‘N Sear Dish can

causescorched appearing stains to

bakeonto the oven floor if grease is

present.These may be removed with Bar KeepersFriend@Cleanser by SerVaasLaboratories, Inc.

After using Bar Keepers Friend@ Cleanser,rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bar KeepersFriend@ Cleanseron the painted surfaces such asthe walls. It may scratch the paint.

Bar KeepersFriend@Cleanser is sold in many grocery, hardware, and department stores.

How toClean theOutside

Case.Clean the outside of your

oven with soap and damp cloth, then rinse and dry. The outer pane of the window is glass. Just wipe clean with a damp cloth. Chrome

trim is bestwiped with a damp cloth

and then with a dry towel. ControlPanel.Wipe with a damp

cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasivesor sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.

DoorSurface.When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasivesoaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

PowerCord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

Oven LampReplacement.First unplug the oven. Them remove lamp compartment cover by removing screw which holds cover in place. Cover is located at the rear of outer case.

Replacewith 40watt appliance bulb. (It is availablein drug and hardware stores.) Replacecompartment cover. Plug in the oven.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

n the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an

scape wire for the electric current.

his appliance is equipped with a

power cord having a grounding

wire with a grounding plug. The

plug must be plugged into an outlet

that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

WARNING—improper use of the

grounding plug can result in a risk

of electric shock.

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INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman-if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists asto whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where astandard two-prong wall

ceptacle is encountered, it is your

personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall

receptacle.

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(2ircumstarices (24t or I%2movethe Third

(Ground) ProngFrom

The Power Cord.

Useof AdapterPlugs

UsageSituationsWhere Appliance’sPowerCord WillBe Disconnected

infrequently.

Becauseof potential safety hazards

under certain conditions, we

stronglyrecommend againstthe

useofan adapterplug.However,

if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, aTEM-

PORARYCONNECTION may be

madeto a properly grounded two-

prong wall receptacle bythe useof

a UL listed adapter (Fig.2) which is

availableat most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARYMETHOD (ADAPTER PLUGS NOT

PERMITTED IN CANADA)

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BEFOREUSE

The larger slot in the adapter must

be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper

polarity in the connection of the

power cord.

Caution:Attaching the adapter

ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unlessthe cover screw is metal, and not insulated,

and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. You should havethe circuit checked by

a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly

grounded.

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UsageSituationsWhere Appliance’sPowerCord Will BeDisconnected

Frequently.

Do notusean adapterplug in these

situations becausedisconnecting of the power cord places undue strain

on the adapter and leadsto eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should havethe two-

prong wall receptacle replaced with

athree-prong (grounding) recep-

tacle by aqualified electrician

before using the appliance.

Useof ExtensionCords

Becauseof potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the useof an extension cord. However, if it is necessaryto use an extension cord, useonly a 3-wire extension cord

that has a3-blade grounding plug,

and a3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.

The marked rating of the extension

cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance (15amperes.) -

Such extension cords areobtainable through Hotpoint service. If you do

usean extensioncordwith your microwaveoven,the interior light

may flicker and the blower sound may varywhen oven is in use.

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When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is

not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to breakwith repeated use.Should this happen,

DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

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The ProblemSolver

SaveTime and lVloney—

beforeyourequestsemice,

checktheProblemSolver

If you havea problem, it may be minor. Youmay be ableto correct

it yourself. Just usethis Problem Solver to locate your problem and then follow the suggested

recommendations.

AllTheseThingsAreNormal onYourMicrowaveoven:

● Steam(xvaporescapingfrom

around the door. ~ Light reflection around door or

outer case. @Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while operating at power levelsother than high.

Soundof rotatingantennamaybe heardfor afew seconds after the ovenisturnedoff.

. Dull thumping sound while opersting at power levelsother than high.

o Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your

microwave oven.It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED,

YET OVEN WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER Over- cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food

COOKED OR UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

A fuse in your h~me may be blown or the circuit’ breaker tripped. Replacefuse or reset circuit breaker.

Make sure3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle. Door not securely closed.

START must betouched after entering cooking selection.” Another selection entered already in ovenand CLEAR/OFF nottouched

to cancel it. ,, Make sure you haveentered cooking time after touching TIME COOK. CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and

touch START.

density or amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK and additional cooking time for completion.

Incorrect Power Level e,ntered. Check Cookbook for recommended Power Levelor changing levels during cooking if necessary.

Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred; Some dishes require specific instructions. Check Cookbook or.fecipe for.these instructions.

Too many dishes in oven atsametime. Cooking time must be increased when cooking ,more than one food ‘item. ~heck Cookbook for recommendatiori on.increasing”time. ~‘’ - ‘

l’EEEE” APPEARS ON DISPLAY , ‘

“PF” APPEARS ON Appears when oven is first plugged in. This is normal. DISPLAY

When setting Clock, you have poten’tered avalid clock time. ‘

Appears when power to oven has been interrupted, and then resumed. Touch CLEAR/OFF to erase “PF”. Clock must be reset.

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ConsumerServices

At Hotpointwe’recommittedto providingyou with thebestapplianceswe know how to build and we

service.

knowthat youwant your appliances to give you many years of dependable

Our Consumer Services are designed with

your needsandwants in mind.

WarrantyProtection

Yournewapplianceisa welldesignedandengineered Seethe warrantyonthe backpageof this bookfor

product.Beforeit left the factory,it wentthrough rigoroustests to detectmanufacturingdefects.And youhavea writtenwarrantyto protectyou.

PromptServiceatyourConvenience

Whetheryourapplianceis inor outof warranty, appliance.Explainwhyyouarenot pleased.Inmost you’rejust a phonecall awayfromour nationwide

networkof FactoryTrainedServiceprofessionals. Simplycall ourHotpointserviceorganization.

You’llfind them intheWhite Pagesunder“Hotpoint

FactoryService;’andin the YellowPagesunder “Hotpoint CustomerCare@Service!’

Serviceis scheduledat yourconvenienceandthe techniciandrivesa full~stocked partsservicetruck so that, in most cases,the repaircan becompleted in onevisit.

We’reproudof our serviceand want youto be pleased,but if for somereasonyouarenot happy with the serviceyou receive,herearethreestepsto follow for furtherhelp.

details.

FIRST,contactthe peoplewhoservicedyour cases,this will solvethe problem.

NEXT,if youarestill not pleasedwrite all the details —

includingyourphonenumberto:

Manager,ConsumerRelations Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,if yourproblemis still not resolved,write:

MajorApplianceConsumerAction Panel 20NorthWackerDrive Chicago,Illinois 60606

ServiceContracts

Fortrouble=freeservicebeyond thewrittenwarrantyperiod.

If youpreferto budgetyourrepairexpenditure insteadof beingsurprisedby them, Hotpoint offersservicecontractsfor varyinglengthsof time onall Hotpointmajorappliances.With a

TheQuickFix@System MUI

cansavemoneyand time

bydoing it yourself.

Fordo-it-yourselferswho wouldprefer to fix Hotpoint majorappliances themselves...Hotpointoffers an industryfirst, the Quick Fix@System.

HelpforYouByPhone

Shouldyou needhelp in the selectionand purchaseof newappliances,or have questionsabout theoperationof the Hotpoint appliancesyou nowown—or haveanyother questionsabout ourconsumerproductsor servicesyouareonlya TOLL-FREEcalIaway.

tract we’ll keepyourappliancein good

cratingconditionduringthe contractperiod

at noadditionalcharge.Servicecontracts

et you pay today’s pricesfor servicea

A programfor do-it-yourselfappliancerepair,

the systemincludesstep-by-steprepair

manua/sfor refrigerators,most non-microwave

electric ranges,dishwashers,andstandard and largecapacitywashersanddryers,plus speciallypackagedreplacementparts, and

technicalhelpwith a tollfree800number

The Gli AnswerCen/e!

800.626.2000

month,ayear,or severalyearsfrom now.

And,you’ll receiveservicefrom Hotpoint

trainedservicetechniciansusingonly

GenuineHotpoint parts.

TheGEAnswerCenterTM800.626.2000

consumerinformationserviceisopen24

hoursa day,sevendaysa week.

Ourstaff of expertsstandsreadyto assist

youanytime.

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W!-mrIs CXXERED

FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY

For one yearfrom date of original

purchase,we will provide,free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repairor replaceany

paft of themicrowaveoven/range

that fails becauseof a manufacturing defect.

LIMITEDADDITIONAL FOUR-YEARWARRANTY

For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide,free of charge,a replacement magnetrontube if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. Youpay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaserand anysucceeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and

Washington, D.C.In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is LIMITEDbecause you must pay

to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty servicewill be provided by our Factory Service Centers or

our authorized Customer Care@

servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE, GENERALELECTRIC-HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

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teach you how to usethe product.

Readyour Use andCare material.

If you

then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our

Consumer Affairs office at the

Some statesdo not allowthe exclusionor limitationof incidentalor consequentialdamages,so the abovelimitationor exclusion

maynot applyto you.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecific legalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights whichvaryfrom stateto state.

know what your legal rights are in your state,consultyourlocalorstateconsumeraffairsoffice or your state’s Attorney General.

address below, or call, toll

The GEAnswer CenterTM

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

Warrantor:General Electric Company

free:

o Replacement of house fuses

or resetting of circuit breakers.

o Failure of the product if it is

used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

o Damageto product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts

Oi God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPON-

SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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If furtherhelp is needed concerningthis warranty,contact:

Manager—ConsumerAffairs, General Electric Company,Appliance Park,Louisville,KY 40225

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