GE RE962 Use and Care Manual

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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

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said numbem.

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.

Serial No.

Be sureyourMicrowaveOwen
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it is important that we,the manu­facturer, know the location of your
Microwave Oven should a need
occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsiblefor

registering you asthe owner.
Please

be sure he hasdone so; also send
in your Consumer Product Owner­ship Registration Card. [f you move,
or if you are not the originai pur­chaser pleasewrite to us, stating
model and serial numbers. This

appliancemustbe registered
IWeasebecertainthati~is.

Write to:
Hotpoint

RangeProduct Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

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

check with your supplier to

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Before you request service, check
the Problem Solver on page11.It
listsminorcauses of operating
problemsthatyoucancorrect
yourself.

(a) DONot Attempt to operate this
ovenwith 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 IfUaceany object
betweenthe ovenfront face and the
door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) DONot Operatethe oven if it is
damaged. it is particularly important
that the oven door close properly
and that there is no damage to the:

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(1)door (bent)
(2)

hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Shouldnot be

adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.

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Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your Microwave Oven.

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microwaveoven is 625 watts.

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Q Make sure all utensils used in
your microwave oven are labeled
“suitable for microwaving”. Check
your Cookbook for specific test
to determine “microwave-safe”
utensils.

a Papertowels, wax paper, and
plastic wrap can be used to cover

dishes in order to retain moisture

- and prevent spattering.

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a Some microwaved foods require

irring, rotating, or rearrangincj.
heck your Cookbook for specific

G Some foods such as unshelled

eggs and hot dogs must be pierced
to allow steam to escape during
cooking.

When
basic safety precautions should
be followed, including the

using electrical appliances

following:
WARNING—TOreducethe risk

of burns, electric shock, fire,
injury to persons or exposure to

excessivemicrowave energy:
@ Usethis appliance only for its

intended useas described in this
manual.

a Readand follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY” found on page2.

@This appliance mustbe
grounded.Connectonlyto
properlygroundedoutlet.See

“GI%31JNDINGIINSTRUCTIONS”
foundonpage 10.

@ For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or trip­ping of circuii, breaker.

QI Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the pro-

vided installation instructions.
@ Be certain to place the front

surface of the door three inches
wr more back frcmlthe counter”
top edge to avoid accidental tip-

pingd !n’leappliance innormii

usage.

@Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.
@ Do not use outdoors.
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DO not immerse power cord

or plug in water.
QJKeep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

@ Do not [et power cord hang

over edge of table or counter.

01 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.

o Seedoor surface cleaning

instructions orI page 9.

0 This appliance should be ser­viced only by qualified service
personnd. Contact nearest
authorized servicefacility for
examination, repair or
adjustment.

@As with

supervision is

any appliance, close

necessarywhen

used by children.
e To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook food. Care-

fully attend appliance if paper,
plastic, or other combustible
materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.

—Removewire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.

—Do not use your microwave

pven to dry newspapers.
=-Paper towels and napkins,

wax paper. Recycled paper

products can contain metal
flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paperproducts con­taining nylon or nylon filaments
should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.

—Do not pop popcornh your
rmkmwmfeovenunless in a spe­cial microwave popcorn acces­sory or unless you use popcorn
Iab&ledfor use-in microwave
ovens.

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empty to avoid damage to the

OVW’Bmc!i tht? ~~ng~r Of ‘h@. [f 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 savesenergy and pro­longs life of the oven.

—-Ifmaterials inside the oven
should ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and dis­connect the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.

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products such as

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

o~en.

~~.Aw2idheating baby food in

~hss jars, even without their

lids; especially meat and egg

mixtures.
~‘ Don’t defrost frozen bever-

&es in narrow necked bottles;
especially carbonated ones.
Even if the container is opened,
pressure can build up.

cause the container to burst,
resulting

in injury.

This can

a Use metal only as directed in

Cookbook. Metal strips as used
on meat roasts are helpful when
used as shown in Cookbook.

TV dinners may be cooked in
metal trays. However, when
using metal in microwave oven,
keep metal at !easti-inch away

from sides of oven.

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become hot because of 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 Owenfloor
&mJbecome too hot to touch.
Be carefui touching the floor
during and after cooking.

“:>i%lonot use any thermometer
in food you are microwaving
unless that thermometer is
designed or recommended for
use in the microwave oven.

~J Remove the temperature

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usingiii

Nic probe inside theoven without

inserting it in food or liquid, and
turn on microwave energy, it can
create electrical arcing in the
oven, and damage oven walls.

@ P[a~ti~Uten$j&.—P/astic
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 micro-

waving. 3) Do not permit children
to use plastic utensils without
complete supervision.

@ when cooking pork follow
our directions exactly and
always cook the meat to at least
170°. This assuresthat, in the
remote possibility that trichina
may be present in the meat, it
will be killed and meat will be

safe to eat.

o Boiling eggs @ and out of

sheli) is not recommended for

microwave cooking. Pressure

can build up inside egg yolk and

may cause it to burst, resulting

in injury.

to cook with. If you leave

o Fcmds with unbroken CM.@x

“skin” such as potatoes, hot
dogs or sausages,tomatoes,
apples,chicken livers and other
giblets, and eggs (see previous
caution) should be pierced to
allow steam to escape during
cooking.

o “Boilable” ccddng pouches

and tightly dosed plastic bags

should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed in Cookbook. If they
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.

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

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Latches.

Door

ViewingVWnciowwith MetalShield.

permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves
confined inside oven.

Antenna Cover. Protects the microwave energy
distributing antenna. Do not remove this cover.
You will damage the oven.

Owenvent.

Oven Interior Light. Turns on when the door is
opened or when the oven is operating.

Oven Floor.

Automatic Temperature Probe. Use with
perature Cook only. Remove from oven
not in use.

Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Tempera­ture Probe must be securely inserted into
receptacle when cooking by temperature.

Time/’Temp Swi8ch. To cook by Time, push to
right, then set timer. To cook by Temperature,
push to left, then set dial.

Timer. Set timer to desired cooking or defrost­ing time for TIME COOK. (Up to 60 minutes).

Model RE962

Metal screen

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Temperature Control. Set desired finished
temperature by dialing knob. If actual internal
temperature of food is more than temperature
set, oven will not start.

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Variable Power Control. This control can be set
from levels 1 to 10. You can vary the amount of
microwave power in the oven as suggested for
recipes in the Cookbook. See Chart below.

What the Power Lewd Means

10—-HW=4Full power. Use it anytime speed

is important.
7—MED. HIGHIMedium-high power. About

3/4 the oven’s full power. Fast way of heat­ing pre-cooked dishes without overcooking.

5—MED, Medium power. About 1/2 the

oven’s full power. Good for delicate foods
like ome!ets and cheese dishes.

3—LOW/DEFROST Low power. About 1/3
the oven’s full power. Handy for softening
butter, reheating delicate sauces.

fl-WARM About 1/10 of oven’s full power.

Hold leftovers or piates of food 1/2 hour to

1 hour,

14. Start Button. After all controls are set, push to
start oven.

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The time cooking feature allows
you to preset the cooking time.
The oven shuts off automatically.
Power Level 10 is recommended
for most time cooking, but you may
change this for more flexibility.
See your Cookbook.
To become better acquainted with
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.

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S!ep ;: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water
and 1 teaspoon of freeze dried

coffee. Use a cup that has no metal
decoration. Place cup in oven and
close door.

Step 2: Turn Variable Power Cori­trol to 10 (HIGH). For this cup of
coffee, this power level is recom­mended, but you will use other
levels as recipes call for their use.

Step 3: Push TiME/TEMP Switch
to TIME position.

Step 4: Set Time Control. For
coffee set at 1 minute and 20 to
30 seconds. Timer may be reset
during cooking if needed.

Step 5: Push START button. inte­rior light and fan come on to tell

you oven is operating.
Step 6: When time is up, oven sig-

nals and shuts off automatically.

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‘:j~-in the recipe but at the end of

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IO time or iocation many Time
Cook recipes give you atime range

:U prevent overcooking. Set the

jven for minimum time, test the

‘{]cjd for doneness, and cook your

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oven for the time called

‘IIhat happened?

Q. I want to cook my dish on a
Power Level other than HIGH,

what do I need to do?

A. To change the Power Level,
simply turn Variable Power Con­trol to desired number setting.

Q. Can I interrupt my Time Cook

function to check the food?

A. Yes. To resume cooking, simply

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

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Q. Must I change the Power Con­trol every time I cook?

A. You must turn the Power Con­trol to desired Power Level. If,

however, it is already on level
needed, it is not necessary to

change.

Howto UseDefrost

How

The Defrost setting is designed for
even thawing necessary for large
amounts of food and is one of the
most important advantages of a
microwave oven.

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@ See your Cookbook for the

To become better acquainted with
your Defrost function, defrost fro­zen pork chops by following the
steps below.

Step f: Place package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.

toDefrost

Power Level 3 is recommended

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

complete defrosting chart.

Step 3: Push
tOTIME.

Step 4:

TurnTimer to 8 minutes.

TIME/TEMP Switch

Defrosting Tips

@ Foods frozen in paperor plastic

canbedefrosted

@ For even defrosting, many foods
need to be broken up or separated

part of the way through the de-

frostingtime.

e Homemade dinners can be fro-

zen inshallowfoiltraysand heated

for later use. Select foods which
microwave well.

@Pre-packaged frozen dinners

can be defrosted and microwave

cooked.

in the package.

Step 2: Turn Variable Power Con-

trol to 3 (DEF).

Questions

and Answers

Q. Can I Defrost small items in a
hurry?

A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual.
Raise the Power Level after
entering the time by turning Vari-

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able Power Control to 7 or 10.
Power Level 7 cuts the time in 1/2;

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Power Level 10 cuts the time to
1/3.

Step 5: Push START button.
Step 6: When oven turns off, turn

package over, close door, and

repeat Steps 4 and 5.

Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull thumping noise. What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is let­ting you know the oven is using a
Power Level lower than HIGH.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting times
in the Cookbook seem right for my
food?

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-set your
oven and adjust the time ac-

cordingly.

@ Check your Cookbook for other

defrosting tips.

Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the pro­gress of my food?

A. Yes, You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START.

Q. Can I select a Power Level other
than Power Level 3 for defrosting?

A. Yes. Some smaller foods may be
defrosted quicker on higher Power

Levels but for even, carefree
defrosting, Power Level 3 is sug­gested. Check the chart in the
Cookbook for specific times and
Power Levels,

Cookingby Temperature

For many foods, internal temperature is the best

test of doneness.
Roasts or poultry are cooked to perfection when

temperature cooking. Heating or reheating foods
accurately to a serving temperature you desire is
simple and easy.

Temperature Cooking takes the guesswork out of
cooking because the oven shuts off automatically
when the food is done.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that

gauges the internal temperature of your food; it
must be used when using Temperature Cooking.
Check with your Cookbook for proper placement of

probe in specific foods.

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How~to Temp Cook a Roiled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 3: Insert temperature probe
as directed in Cookbook and at­tach probe securely in oven wall.
Close the door.

Step 2: Turn Variable Power Con­trol to 5 (MED).

Step 3: Push TIME/TEMP Switch
to TEMP position.

Step 4: Turn Temperature Knob
to 130.

Step !3: Push START button. inte­rior light and fan come on to tell
you oven is operating.

Step 6: When 130 degrees is

reached, oven automatically turns
off. Remove probe and food from
the oven.

cooking Tips

@ Use a lower Power Leve{ set-

ting: it will heat more evenly even
though requiring more time.

sure frozen food has been

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completely defrosted before in-

serting probe. Probe may break off
if used in frozen foods.

Always insert probe into the

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center of meaty areas; take care
not to touch the fat or the bone.

@ Insert probe as horizontally as

possible into foods as directed in
the recipes. Make sure the handle
does not touch the food.
@ Usethe clip to keep the probe in

place while heating.
@ Cover foods as directed in
Cookbook for moisture control and
quick, even heating.

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Questions

and Answers

G. Is temperature cooking better

!han time
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A. Yes, this type of food is excel-

lent to heat with the probe because
often the amount of food is not
known, therefore cooking time is
only a guess. Cooking to a preset

temperature (usually 150°) elimi­nates the guesswork,

cooking for reheating

Q. After setting Power Level and

temperature, I pushed START but

the oven did not come on. Why?

A. You must push the TIME/TEMP

Switch to TEMP when temperature

cooking. Also if probe is not
securely seated or forgotten, oven
will not start. Make sure all con­trols are set properly.

Q. Are there

Temperature Cook?
A. Yes.

cream, frozen whipped toppings,
etc., soften rapidly at warm tem­peratures. Batters and doughs as
well as frozen foods are also diffi­cult to cook precisely with the
probe. It is best to TIME COOK

these foods.

Delicate butter icings, ice

any foods I can’t

Q. Can I leave my pr~be in the
oven if it’s not inserted in the food?

A. No. if the probe is left inside the
oven, touching the oven wall, and

not inserted in food, you may

damage the oven.

Q. How do I know what tempera­ture to set?

A. Your Cookbook contains sec-

tions on all types of foods showing
the temperatures needed to cook
the foods to different degrees of
doneness. For reheating, refer to

Reheating Charts in the front
of the Cookbook for specific
temperatures,

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habk Appliance,ProtectIt From
suseByFoliowingTheseRules:

Keep yourovendean and

weet-smelling.

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.

@ Don’tusesharp-edgedutensils

wth youroven.The interior and ex-

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

@ Don’tremovethe antennacover

atthe top of the oven (microwave
feature 4 on page 5). Youwill
damagethe oven.

Opening the oven

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Walk, floorand plasticcover.Be­causethere 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

greasyspatters with a sudsy cloth,
then rinse and dry. Do not use
abrasivecleaners on oven walls.
NEVERUSEA COMMERCIAL
OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART

OF YOURMICROWAVEOVEN.
Door-inside.Glass:Wipeup spatters

daily, wash when soiled, with a min­imum 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

POWDERSOR STEEL AND PLAS­TIC PADS.THEY MAY MAR THE
SURFACE.

SpecialnotewhenusingBrown‘N
SearDish:High heat generated on

bottom of Brown ‘N Sear Dish can
cause scorched appearing stains to
bake onto the oven floor if grease is
present. These may be removed
with Bar Keepers Friend@Cleanser
by SerVaasLaboratories, Inc.

After using Bar Keepers Friend@
Cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,
following instructions on can. Do
not use Bar Keepers Friend@

Cleanser on the painted surfaces
such asthe walls. It may scratch the
paint.

Bar Keepers Friend@Cleanser is
sold in many grocery, hardware,

and department stores.

iHwvtoCmm ‘m? outside

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 wjpe
clean with a damp cloth. Chrome
trim is best wiped with a damp cloth
and then with a dry towel,

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

DoorSurface.When cleaning sur-

faces of door and oven that come
together on closing the door, use
only mild, non-abrasive soaps or
detergents applied with a sponge
or soft cloth.

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

Oven!-ampReplacement.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 avai!ablein drug and
hardware stores,) Replace com­partment cover. Plug in the oven.

AutomaticTemperatureProbe.

Probe is sturdy, but care should be
taken in handling. Do not twist or
bend; avoid dropping temperature
probe.

Clean as soon after using as pos-

sible. To clean, wipe with sudsy
cloth, then rub lightly with plastic
scouring ball if necessary. Rinse
and dry. (Or wash in dishwasher.)

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This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reducesthe risk
of electric shock by providing an
escapewire for the electric current.
This 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 useof the
grounding plug can result in a risk
of eiectric shock.

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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 a standard two-prong wall

receptacle 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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stancescut or Fhnove the
Third (Ground) P!’(NKJIFm??l
The Powercord.

used AdapterP!ugs

UsageSituatkm Where
Appliance’sPowerCord

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Infrequently.
Becauseof potential safety hazards

under certain conditions, we

stronglyrecommendagainstthe
useof an adapterplug.However,

if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a TEM­PORARYCONNECTION may be
made to a properly grounded two­prong wall receptacle by the use of

a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) which is
available at most local hardware
stores.

TEMPOWIRYMETHOD

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMITTEDINCANADA)

The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the iar~er slot in the
wall receptacle to prov~deproper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.

Caution:Attaching the adapter
ground terminal to the wall recep-

tacle 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 have the circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure

the receptacle is properly grounded.

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UsageSituationsWhere
Appliance’sPowerCord
VVillBe Disconnected
Frequently,

Do not usean adapterplugin these

situations becausedisconnecting of
the power cord places undue strain
on the adapter and leads to even­tual failure of the adapter ground
terminal. Youshould havethe two-

prong wall receptacle replaced with

a three-prong (grounding) recep­tacle by a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.

!&wofExtension Cords

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 a 3-blade grounding plug,
and a 3-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 ~f the
appliance (15amperes.)

Such extension cords are obtainable
through Hotpoint service. If youdo

useanextensioncordwithyour
microwaveoven,the interior light

may flicker and the blower sound
may vary when 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 break with
repeated use. Should this happen,

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

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before you

requestSewice,

check the ProblemSolver

If you havea problem, it may be
minor. You may be able to correct

it yourself. Just use this Problem
Solver to !ocate your problem and
then follow the suggested
recommendations.

@Steamor vapor escaping from
around the door.

@Light reflection around door

Or

outercase.

~ Dimming oven light and change in
blower sound may occur while oper~

sting at power levelsotherthan high.

@Duli thumping sound whiie Oper- - -

sting at power Jevelsother than high. ‘;?=---

~ Some T!/-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.

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PROBLEM
OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

PC)SS!BLE CAUSE AND REMEDY’

A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall
receptacle.

Door not securely closed.

WHEN USING TEMPERA­TU13EPROBE, OVEN WILL
NOT COME ON AFTER
“START” IS PRESSED

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FOODS ARE EiTHER Over­COOKED OR UNDERCOOKED

TIME/TEMP switch must be set at TEMP position. If Switch is set on
TIME and there is time left on timer, rotate timer to “O”.

Check to be sure cable end of probe is securely “seated” into oven
receptacle

Temperature set on TEM-PERATLJREDial must be higher than actual

food temperature for oven to

Slxut.

cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food
density or amount of foods in oven. Set additional cooking time for
completion.

Incorrect Power Level set. Check Cookbook for recommended
Power Level or changing levels during cooking if necessary.

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

Too many dishes, in oven at same time. Cooking time must be

increased when cooking more than one food item. Check Cookbook

for recommendation on increasing time,
Temperature probe must be inserted into food properly. Check

Cookbook for probe placement when cooking by temperature.

Toobtain service, see yourwarranty

cmthe back page of this book.
We’reproud of our service arid

want you to be pleased. If for some
reasonyou are not happy with the

service you receive,here arethree
stepsto fo!low for further hetp.

FIRST,contact the people who
f~twvicgdyour appliance. Explain
}fhy yo~i

:;~:;es, I.hjs will

are riot pleased. In most

$oli/e the problem.

NEXT,if you arestill not pleased,
write all the details—including your
phone number—to:

Manager,Consumer Relations
Hotpoint

Appliance Park

Louisville, Kentucky40225

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FINALLY,if your problem is still not
resolved, write:

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

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Saveproof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish ‘warrantyperiod.

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FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY

Forone year from date of original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replaceany

part of themicrowaveoven/range

that fails because of 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 magnetrontubeif 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 purchaser and any succeed-

ing owner for products purchased

for ordinary home use in the

mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C.In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it

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

All warrantyservicewill be provided
by our Factory ServiceCenters or
by our authorized Customer Care@
servicers during normal working.

hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMER CARE@SERVICE.

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Some statesdo not allowtheexclusionor limitation of incidentalor consequentialdamages,sothe abovelimitationorexclusion

maynotapplyto you.Thiswarranty

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

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oService trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Readyour Use and Care material.

If you then haveany questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below,or call, toll free:

The GE Answer CenterTM

800.626.2000
consumer information service

~ Improper installation.

. If you havean installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer.
Youare responsible for providing
adequate electrical, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Warrantor:General Electric Company

. Replacement of house fuses

or resetting of circuit breakers.

@Failure of the product if it is
used for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.

. Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANTORIS NOT RESPON-

SIBLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.

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If further help is needed concerning this warranty,contact:

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

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