GE RE964 Use and Care Manual

Page 1
-Afs4
Howto
get
the best
UseandCareof model
Featuresof youroven
Cookingbytime cooking
from
Rli964ii
#
p5-6
p7
bytemperature
p9
Howto use Defrost p$
Savetimeandmoney. Beforeyourequestservice, usetheproblemsolver
-=====-
TheGEAnswerCent#
800.626.2000
-.
p12
Page 2
I%%@thkiibfx%kCarefully.
It will help you operate and main­tain your new Microwave Oven properly.
Keep it handy for answersto your questions.
(fyou don’t understand something or need more help. . . Call, toll free:
The GE Answer Center’”
800.626.2000 consumer information service
or write: (include your phone number); Consumer Affairs I+otpoint
Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225
writedownthe rn%xwand
serialnumbers=
You’ll find them on a label inside the oven on the upperleft 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.
Besure ycw Microwave
oven isregistered.
It is important that we, the manu­facturer, know the location of your Microwave Ovenshould a need occur for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for registering you asthe owner.
Pleasecheck with your supplier to besure he has done 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. Pleasebecertainthatit is.
Write to: Hotpoint
RangeProduct Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225
uycm !rMxw?d a damaged
oven. .
immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the Micro­wave Oven.
S~V~tilll~~fld i’TiO~~ym
Beforeyourequestserwice,check
the ProblemSolveron page 12. It
lists minor causesof operating problems that you can correct yourself.
(a) Do Not Attempt to operatethis ovenwith the door epen 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 Place any object betweenthe oven front face and the door or allow soil m’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 damageto the:
(2) hinges and latches (broken or
Ioosened)
(~)door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The-Oven $hould not be adjustedor repaired by anyone except properly quaiified service
personnel.
-.
___ ,-
---
SerialNo.
Usethese numbers in any correspondence or servicecalls concerning your Microwave Oven.
A~ailable at extra-cost from your Hotpoint supplier.
J~f f ~~~~~jj~~~~~ !#(’~~
Converts your countertop oven to a built--irewall oven. This microwave cwenis UL iisted for installation over Hotpoint wall ovens with black glass doors.
.,
\
Page 3
contents
Before Microwaving . .. .. . . . . . . . 2
Safety Instructions
~ Featuresof YourOven . . . . . . . . . . 5
‘s Touch Control Panel . .. . . . . . ...6
Set the Clock .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Time Cook . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . ...7
Defrost . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...8
Temp Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...9
Hold/Timer . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 10
Care of YourOven . . .. .. . . . . . . 11
The Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Grounding Instructions . . ...’... 13
Useof Extension Cords . . . . . . . . 13
Consumer Services. . . . .. . . . . . . 15
Warranty . . .. .. . . . . . .. Back Cover
MicrowavingTips
@ Make sure all utensils used in your microwave oven arelabeled “suitable for microwaving”. Check yourCookbookfor specific test todetermine”m icrowave-safe” utensils.
e Papertowels, waxpaper, and
A piastic wrap can beused tocover
dishes in order to retain moisture
= and prevent spattering.
@ Some microwaved foods require
e
stirring, rotating, or rearranging. CheckyourCookbook forspecific instructions.
@ Some foods such as unshelled eggsand hotdogs must be pierced
toallowsteamto escape during cooking.
. . . .. .. . . . . .
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS*
3-4
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
For best operation, plug this
0
appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or trip­ping of circuit breaker.
e install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the pro­vided installation instructions. ~
e Be certainto place”thefront
surfaceof the doorthree inches or morebackfromthe counter-
top edgeto avoidaccidentaltip-, pingof 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. e Do not operate this appliance
if it has a damaged power cord or piug, if it is not working prop­erly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
@ See door surface cleaning instructions on page 11.
page. 13. ,
.
e This appliance should be ser­viced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest authorized servicefacility for examination, repair or adjustment.
o As with any appliance, close supervision is necessarywhen used by children.
e To‘reducethe 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
ovento facilitate cooking. —Removewire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
—Do not use your microwave oven to dry-newspapers.
—Papertowelsand napkins, wax paper.Recycled paper
products can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products con­taining nylon or nylon filaments should,be avoided, asthey may also ignite.
—Do noi pop popcorninyour microwaveovenunless in a spe­cial microwave popcorn acces­sory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
—Do notoperate the ovenwhile emptyto avoiddamageto the oventindthe dangerof fire.If by
accident the ovenshould run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all
times—it savesenergy and pro-
longs life of the oven.
—If materials 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.
.,
(continued next page)
Page 4
lk4PORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Some products such as
~
whole eggs and sealedcon-
tainers—for example, closed
glassjars—may explode and
should not be heated in this
oven. e Avoidheatingbabyfood in
glass jars, evenwithout their
lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.
e Don’t defrestfrozenbever- agesin narrow necked bottles; especially carbonated ones. Evenif 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 heipful when
used as shown in Cookbook.
TV dinners may be cooked in metal trays, However, when using metal in microwave oven,
keep metalat leastl-inch away
fromsidesof oven.
e 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.
@ Do not useany thermometer in food you are microwaving
‘unless that thermometer is
designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
e Removethe temperature probefromthe ovenwhen not usingitto cook with. If you leave
the probe insidethe ovenwithout
inserting it in food or liquid, and
turn on microwave energy, it can
createelectrical arcing in the oven,and damage oven walls.
e PlasticLJtensils-Piastic
utensils designed for microwave cooking arevery useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking condi-
tions asare glass or ceramic
materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer expo-
sures 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.
e When cookingporkfollow 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 safeto eat.
e Boilingeggs (inand out of shell)is not recommendedfor microwave cooking. Pressure can build up inside egg yolk and may cause it to burst, resulting in injury.
e Foodswith unbrokenouter
“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.
e “Boilable”cooking pouches and tightlyclosedplasticbags
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.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
~
e
Page 5
Ivkxiel RE964
Q
In
\ Ii
I
-cl
L-
Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be
1.
securely latched for oven to operate.’
Door Latches.
2.
Viewing Window with MetalShield. Metal screen
3.
permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.
Antenna Cover. Protects the microwave energy
4.
distributing antenna. Do not remove this cover.
You will damage the oven.
Oven Vent.
5.
6.
Oven llnterior Light. Turns on when the door is opened or when the oven is operating.
7.
Oven Floor. Temperature Probe. Use with TEMP COOK
8. function only.
Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Tempera-
9. ture Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle when using TEMP COOK.
TouchControl Paneland Display.See next page
10. for instructions.
11.
Model and Serial Numbers.
*
.—._..__
5
Page 6
YourTouchControlPanel
Model: FE964
DISPLAY. Displays time of day,
time or temperature during cooking functions (or power level when%
Power Level Pad is touched).
TIME COOK. Microwave for a
preset amount of time using auto­matic Power Level 10 (or change power level after entering cooking
time. See page 7.)
DEFROST. Gentle, generally uni­form thawing at automatic Power Level 3 (or change power level after entering defrosting time. See page 8.)
CLOCK. Touch this pad to 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 O and 1:30 will appear in display. Re-touch CLOCK pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.
TEMP COOK. Use the tempera­ture probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Oven shows temperature until preset tempera­ture is reached and then turns off.
(See page 9.)
HOLD/TiMER. This feature uses
no microwave energy while it func­tions as both a kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time or temperature cooking.
(See Page 10.)
POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 (HIGH) for cooking or Power Level
3 (LOW) for defrosting.
NUMBER PADS.Touch these pads to enter cooking/defrosting time, time of day, temperature or Power Level.
CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
e
e
START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start oven.
6
Page 7
he TIME COOK feature allows
you to preset the cooking time. The oven shuts off automatically. Power Level 10 is automatically set
for time cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See your Cookbook.
To become better acquainted with TIME COOK function, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
CookingbyTime
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water and add 1teaspoon of freeze dried coffee. Use a cup that has no metal decoration. Place CUDin oven and
Step 2: Touch readout panel shows :0. Signal light above TIME COOK flashes. Power Level 10 is automatically set in
oven.
TIME COOK. The
Questions
andAnswers
Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe but at the end of the time allowed, my dish wasn’t done. What happened?
A. Since house power varies due to time or location, many Time
- Cook recipes give you atime range @ prevent overcooking.
- oven for minimum time, test the
ood for doneness, and cook your
dish a little longer, if necessary.
Set the
Step 3: Select your time. Touch 1, 2 and Ofor a minute and 20 sec­onds. 1:20 and signal light above TIME COOK appear on display. If
another Power Level is desired touch POWER LEVEL and the number, although Power Level 10
(HIGH) is preferred for this cup of coffee.
C). 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, touch the POWER LEVEL pad after
entering desired cooking time.
Enter the desired number and then touch START.
Q. Can I interrupt my Time Cook function to check the food?
A. Yes. To resume cooking, 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.
Step 4: Touch START. Time counting down shows on display.
Step 5: When time is up, oven sounds and oven, light, and fan shut off.
Q. I touched the number pads and selected my power level. When I touched START, however, my oven didn’t come on. Why not?
A. The TIME COOK pad must be touched before setting the number pads or else your oven will not be­gin cooking.
7
Page 8
HowtoUseDefrost
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.
a Power Level 3 is automatically
set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.
@ See your Cookbook for the
complete defrosting chart.
To become better acquainted with the defrost functions, defrost fro­zen pork chops by following the steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen chops in the oven and close door.
Defrosting Tips
e Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.
e For even defrosting, many foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the de-
frosting time.
Step 3: Touch 8,0, and Ofor 8 min­utes. 8:00 and signal light above DEF. are displayed. If you wish to change Power Level, touch Power Level pad and then new number.
@Homemade dinners can be fro­zen in shallow foil trays and heated for later use. Select foods which microwave well.
@ Pre-packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwave cooked.
Step 2: Touch DEFROST. Display reads :0. Power Level 3 is automat-
ically set in oven but does not appear on readout. Signal Light above DEF. flashes.
Questions
and Answers
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. 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 touching POWER LEVEL and 7 or 10. Power Level 7 cuts the
time in %; Power Level 10 cuts the time to %. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.
Step 4: Touch START. Time counts down on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4. Step 6: When oven signals and
shuts off, remove package and sep­arate chops to finish defrosting.
Q. Can I open the door during DE­FROST 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. 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 ac­cordingly.
@ICheck your Cookbook for other defrosting tips.
Q. Can I select a Power Level other than automatic Power Level 3 for defrosting?
A. Yes. Some smaller foods may be
defrosted quicker on higher Power
Levels but for even, carefree de-
frosting, Power Level 3 is sug­gested. Check the chart in the Cookbook for specific times and
Power Levels.
Page 9
CookingbyTemperature
For many foods, internal temperature is the best
test of doneness.
Roasts or poultry are cooked to your preference when temperature cooking. Heating or reheating foods accurately to a serving temperature you desire is simple and easy.
TEMP COOK 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 TEMP COOK. Follow the directions for use and insertion in the Cookbook.
HANDLE
~.
SENSOR
Howto TempCooka Rolld BeefRibRoastto Mdium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe
as directed in Cookbook and at­tach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door.
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK. The readout display shows Oand signal
light above TEMP COOK flashes.
Step 3: Touch 1, 3, 0 or 130°.130
shows on display. Power Level 10
is automatically set in oven but does not appear on readout.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for MEDIUM power. P-5 shows on display and then display reverts back to set finished
temperature. Step 5: Touch START. After food
reaches 80°, display shows tem­perature of food counting up.
Step 6: When 130° is reached, the oven will sound and automatically shut off. Remove probe and food from the oven.
ChokingTips
@ Use a lower power level setting;
it will heat more evenly even though requiring more time. e Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before insert-
ing probe. Probe may break off if
used in frozen foods. e Always insert probe into the center of meaty areas; take care
not to touch the fat or the bone. e Insert probe as horizontally as
possible into foods as directed in the recipes. Make sure the handle does not touch the food. o Use the clip to keep the probe
in place while heating. @ Cover foods as directed in Cookbook for moisture control and quick, even heating.
CLIP
Questions
andAnswers
Q. Are there any foods I can’t TEMP COOK? A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice cream, frozen whipped toppings, etc., soften rapidly at warm temp­eratures. Batters and doughs as well as frozen foods are also diffi-
cult to cook precisely with the probe. It is best to TIME COOK these foods.
Q. After I followed the steps and touched START, a signal sounded and oven did not start. What is wrong?
A. If you set the temperature either below 80° or greater than 199° the oven will not start. To re-enter, touch CLEAR/OFF pad and begin steps again.
Q. Oven sounded and would not start although I entered the temp­erature correctly. What is wrong?
A. If you have not securely seated the end of the probe into the
receptacle in the oven wall, if you
touch TEMP COOK and have for­gotten to use the probe or if the actual food temperature is higher
than set temperature, oven will sound and not start. Q. Can I leave my probe 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 sec­tions 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.
Page 10
Howto Usethe Hold/Timer
~d
Your t-10LD/TIMER, which oper­ates without microwave energy, hasthree timing functions, shows 3:00.
It operates as a Minute Timer, it can be set to delay cooking or may be used as a hold setting after defrosting. Hold/Timer can be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Step 1: Touch HOLD/TIMER pad. The display shows :0. Signal light above HOLD/TIMER flashes.
Step 2: Select the amount of time
you desire. Touch the appropriate
number pads. If, for example, you
are timing a three minute phone call, touch 3, 0, and O.The display
Step 3: Touch START. The readout display shows the time as it counts down.
Step & When time is up, a signal sounds and the timer turns off,
The HOLD/TIMER can also be
used to program “standing time” between microwave cooking func-
tions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 sec­ends. A HOLD, or “standing” time
may be found in some of your own
recipes or Cookbook. To set the oven to delay cooking
up to 99 minutes follow Steps 1 and 2 to enter hold time, then set Time Cook and time, or Temp Cook and before pressing START. When holding before temperature cooking, be sure probe is in food before pressing START.
temperature desired
How toDefrost–Hold/Time-Time cook
To help you become acquainted with the HOLD/TIMER feature as used with Time Cook or Temp Cook follow Steps below to defrost afrozen casserole for 15 minutes, then hold 10 minutes and then cook 25 minutes. if using Temp Cook after Hold/Timer, be sure to insert probe correctly as shown in Temp Cook section of this book. after HOLD time.
Step 1:Remove casserole from the freezer and place in oven. Touch the DEFROST pad. The readout panel shows :0 and signal light above DEF. flashes.
Step 2: Touch 1, 5, 0 and O for defrosting time. 15:00 appears on display panel. (Defrosting is auto­matically set on Power Level 3 but
can be changed by touching
POWER LEVEL pad and the new Power Level.)
Questions
andAnswers
‘ Q. What will happen if I acciden-
tally reverse the instructions? A. If you accidentally reverse the
sequence of programming instruc­tions, your oven automatically rearranges your program. Defrost­ing always comes first, then hold,
and then the cooking function.
Step 3: Set standing or hold time by touching HOLD/TIMER. :0 ap­pears on display. Signal light above HOLD/TIMER flashes.
Step 4: Touch 1, 0, 0 and Oto hold
for ten minutes, 10:00 appears on
Ai--l m.,
ulaptay.
Q. I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting time but it de­frosted longer than necessary. What happened?
A. When instructions conflict, the oven carries out the last instruc­tion. You may have set the oven to Defrost for 4 minutes, Hold/Time for 2 minutes, and then Defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven would Defrost for 6 minutes and Hold/Time for 2 minutes.
I
Step 5: Touch the TIME COOK
pad. This display shows :0 and signal light above TIME COOK flashes.
Step 6: Touch 2, 5, 0 and O for twenty-five minutes of cooking time. 25:00 appears on display.
Step7: Touch START. 15:00count­ing down shows on display. As each function is automatically per-
formed oven display shows entered
information and light above that
function comes on. While cooking,
you may touch appropriate pad to
retail times you set.
Q. Can I Defrost-Hold only on my
oven? A. Yes, for foods you don’t want
to cook, like frozen fruit, frozen whipped topping, etc.—refer to
Cookbook. NOTE: Allow foods to remain at room temperature only as long as safe. Times will vary.
a
@
Page 11
Care forYourMicrowave Oven
YourNew MicrowaveOvenisa ValuableAppliance,ProtectIt From
isuseByFollowingTheseRules:
Keepyourovencleanand
eet-smelling.Opening the oven
r afew 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-edgedutensils withyouroven.The interior and ex­terior oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.
e Don’tremovetheantennacover
at the top of the oven (microwave feature 4 on page5). Youwill damagethe oven.
h!Km/m Is OFF
LEANING NW
HlsOVEN.
OWtoclean the Inside
Walls,floorandplasticcover.Be-
causethere is little heat except in the food, or sometimes in the uten­sils, spills and spatters are easyto remove.Some spatters can be re­movedwith 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. NEVERUSE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVEOVEN.
Door-inside.Glass:Wipe upspatters daily, wash when soiled, with a min­imum of sudsy warm water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
‘Metal and plastic parts on door:
Wipefrequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE
ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING
POWDERSOR STEEL AND PLAS-
PADS.THEY MAY MAR THE
Specialnotewhen usingBrown‘N SearDish:High heat generated on
bottom of Brown ‘N Sear Dish can causescorched appearing stains to bakeonto the oven floor if greaseis
present,These may be removed with Bar KeepersFriend@Cleanser by SerVaasLaboratories, Inc.
After using Bar KeepersFriend@ 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.
AutomaticTemperatureProbe.
Probe is,sturdy, but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.
Clean assoon after using as pos­sible. To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary.Rinse and dry. (Or wash in dishwasher.)
How b clean the 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 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 oventhat 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. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.
OvenLampReplacement.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 40 watt appliance bulb. (It is available in dri,ig and hardware stores.) Replacecom­partment cover. Plug in the oven.
K* m.11
m“-
l?i!kE&-
es
I!i!K
E
Eiw. 1.
E-
a.
F
k...-
——
11
Page 12
The Problem Solver
To SaveTime and lUioney— beforeyourequestservice, checkthe ProblemSolver
If you havea problem, it may be
minor. Youmay be ableto correct it yourself. Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem and then follow the suggested recommendations.
PROBLEM
OVEN WILL NO-r COME ON
CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED,
YET OVEN WILL NOT START
M TheseThingsAre Normal on YourMicrowaveOven:
s Steam or vapor escapingfrom
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
himh
Illyll.
POSSIBLE 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. START must be touched after entering cooking selection. Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not
touched to cancel it. Makesure you haveentered cooking time after touching TIME COOK. CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and
touch START. Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during
TEMP COOK.
Make sure you have entered desired cooking temperature after
touching TEMP COOK.
@Dull thumping sound while oper­sting at power levelsother than
high.
~ Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’ssimilar to the interference causedby other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.
e
FOODS ARE EITHER Over­COOKED GR UNDERCOOKED
‘PF” APPEARS ON DISPLAY
cooking tim%smay vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK and addi-
tional cooking time for completion.
Incorrect Power Level entered. 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 recommend@ ion on increasing time.
Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish. Check Cookbook for probe placement.
Appears when oven is first plugged in. This is normal. Appears when power to oven has been interrupted, and then
resumed. Touch CLEAR/OFF to erase “PF”, Clock must be re-set,
Page 13
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the 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 electric shock.
PREFERRED
METHOO
Vn
Fig.1
J
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instruc­tions are not completely under-
stood, or if doubt exists as to 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.
Do Not under Any
stancescut or Removethe Third (Ground) ProngFrom The Power Cord.
‘1
.
.
Q
:
\
INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE
Chvxlm”
Use
ofAdaphwPlugs
UsageSituationsWhere Appliance’sPowerCord Will Be Disconnected
Infrequently.
Becauseof potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
stronglyrecommendagainstthe useofan 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.
TEMPORARYMETHOO (ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMITTEDINCANADA) ALIGNLARGE PRONGS/SLOTS+ , - c
Fig.2
.
.
Q’
@
@“’lNsuflE
T
~ AND FIRMCONNECTION
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 unless the 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 makesure the receptacle is properly grounded,
-J
D
1,
q
~-.
t
fIRowRGROUND
UsageSituationsWhere Appliance’sPowerCord WillBe Disconnected Frequently.
Do notuseanadapterplug in these
situations becausedisconnecting of the power cord placesundue strain on the adapter and leadsto even­tual failure of the adapter ground terminal. Youshould havethe two­prong wall receptacle replacedwith athree-prong (grounding) recep-
tacle by a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.
Useof ExtensionCords
Becauseof potential safety hazards under certain conditions westrongly recommend against the use of an
extension cord. However,if it is
necessaryto usean extension co~d,
useonly a3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a3-sM receptaclethat 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 youdo
usean extensioncordwithyour microwaveoven,the interior light
may flicker and the blower sound may vary when oven is in use.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this is
not done, the adapter ground ter­minal isvery likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground hasagain been established.
13
Page 14
JFI
ConsumerServices
At Hotpoint we’re committed to providing you with the best appliances we know how to build and we know that you want your appliances to give you many years of dependable service.
Our Consumer Services are designed with your needs and wants in mind.
WarrantyProtection
Yournewapplianceis a well designedandengineered Seethe warrantyonthe backpageof this bookfor product.Beforeit left thefactcry,it wentthrough rigoroustests to detectmanufacturingdefects.And youhaveawritten warrantyto protectyou.
details.
PromptServiceatyourConvenience
Whetheryourapplianceis in orout of warranty, you’rejust a phonecall awayfrom ournationwide
-
networkof FactoryTrainedServiceprofessionals.
Simplycall our Hotpointserviceorganization. You’llfind them inthe White Pagesunder“Hotpoint FactoryService;’and in theYellowPagesunder “Hotpoint CustomerCare”Service.”
Serviceisscheduledat yourconvenienceandthe techniciandrivesa fully-stockedpartsservicetruck sothat, in mostcases,the repaircan becompleted in onevisit.
We’reproudof our serviceandwantyouto be
pleased,but if for somereasonyouarenot happy with theserviceyou receive,herearethreestepsto follow for further help.
ServiceContracts
l% trouble-freeservicebeyond
writtenwarrantyperiod.
the
If youpreferto budgetyourrepairexpenditure month,a year,orseveralyears from now. insteadof beingsurprisedbythem,Hotpoint offersservicecontracts for varyinglengthsof time on all Hotpoint majorappliances.With a GenuineHotpoint parts.
FIRST,contact the peoplewhoservicedyour appliance.Explainwhyyouarenot pleased.Inmost cases,this will solve the problem.
NEXT,if youarestill not pleasedwriteail the details
includingyour phonenumberto:
Manager,ConsumerRelations Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225
FINALLY,if yourproblemis still not resolved,write: =
MajorApplianceConsumerAction Panel 20NorthWackerDrive Chicago,Illinois 60606
tract we’ll keepyourappliancein good crating condition duringthe contract period
noadditionalcharge.Servicecontracts
t you paytoday’spricesfor servicea
And,you’ll receiveservicefrom Hotpoint
trainedservicetechniciansusingonly
The (Wick Fix@System
Youcan savemoneyand time
bydoingit
Fordo-it-yourselferswhowouldprefer to fix Hotpoint majorappliances themselves...Hotpoint offers an industryfirst, the Quick Fix@System.
Help forYOUByPhone
W
~- appliancesyou nowown—or haveanyother ‘~--
Shouldyouneedhelpin the selectionand ~~, purchaseof newappliances,or have questionsabout the operationof the Hotpoint ‘~-
questionsaboutour consumerproductsor servicesyouareonlya TOLL-FREEcalIaway.
yourself.
~
TheGE AnswerCen’;ey
800.626.2000 ‘ouanytime”
-—-—
A programfor do-it-yourselfappliancerepair,
the system includesstep-by-steprepair
manuah for refrigerators,most non-microwave
electric ranges,dishwashers,andstandard
and largecapacitywashersanddryers,plus speciallypackagedreplacementparts, and technical helpwith a toll free800number
-—=
TheGEAnswerCenterTM800.626.2000
consumerinformationserviceis open24
hoursa day,sevendaysa week..-
~
Ourstaff of expertsstands readyto assist
Page 15
WHATIs COVERED
FULLONE=YEARWARRANTY
For one yearfrom date of original purchase, we will provide,free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any
part of the microwave ovenlrange
that fails because of a manufac­turing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR=YEARWARRANTY
For the second ttirough fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails becauseof a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaserand anysucceed-
ing owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. InAlaska 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
by our authorized Customer Care@ servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White orYellow Pages of your telephone directory for
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE, GENERALELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT CUSTOMERCARE” SERVICE. -
IA’ ~~ ~~~ ~~~~~~~ eService trips to your home to
WH
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
Some statesdo not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney Genera!.
Warrantor:General Electric Company
. Replacement of housefuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
. Failure of the product if it is
cl––-l–
menaea
-“- !-11..
ausea
used for other than its il I-- -I--I purpose or used commelumlly
o Damageto product c: ‘ by accident, fir[ of God.
e, nooas or acts
8
-.
4
‘.
-.
I
c,
Nlanager-Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company,Appliance Park, Louisville,KY 40225
Part. No. 862A724P67Rev,2
Pub. No. 39-4489-&~
.
If further help is needed concerning this warranty,contact:
*
+
m~
~
2/84
A OUALITY PFK)WC1 OF
GLNE[JALELECTHICLOMPANY
Loading...