GE RVM120H Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Adapter Plugs Aluminum Foil

Appliance Registration Auto Roast

Auto Simmer Care and Cleaning

Control Panel Cook ‘N Watch

Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Cooktop Light

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Defrosting Delayed Cooking

Exhaust Fan Extension Cords

4 Model and Serial Numbers 2 2

14, 15

18, 19

6,7

13, 16

6, 17

Minute/Second Timer

Power Levels Precautions

Problem Solver Program Cooking

Quick Set Repair Service

Safety Instructions Temperature Cook

Temperature Probe Time Cook

Time Defrost Warranty

Back Cover

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8-11, 13,

20,21

10,

3,4

9, 14, 15

11 23

Use and Care of

model

RVM120H

Features Grease Filter

Grounding Instructions Hold Time

Light Bulb Replacement Microwaving Tips

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Help us help you...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a

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, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

label

inside

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location occur

of’

your oven should a need

for

adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you

the owner.

Please check with your supplier to be sure

has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or

you are not the original purchaser please write and serial numbers.

us, stating model

This appliance

must be registered. Please be

certain that it is.

Write to:

Hotpoint

Range Product Service Appliance

Ptirk

Louisville, KY40225

If you received a damaged oven . . .

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the microwave oven.

Microwaving Tips

●

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have

metallic trim or sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for

you are unsure, use this dish test: Measure 1 cup Place in oven on or beside dish. Microwave water becomes hot, dish is microwave safe. If dish heats, it should not be used

for

microwaving.

●

Paper towels, wax paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover

dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

●

Some microwaved

stirring, rotating or rearranging. Check your cookbook.

● Steam builds up pressure in

which

are

or membrane. Pierce potatoes, yolks

and

bursting.

glaze

with a metallic

microwaving:’

water

in a glass cup.

I-1Y2

minutes at High.

foods

require

fbods

tightly covered by a skin

egg

chicken livers to prevent

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service concerning your microwave

calls

owm.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

●

Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check

the Problcm

page

20. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you correct yourself.

●

Dull thumping sound while

oven is operating.

●

Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your

mi=rowave

oven. It’s interference caused by other appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

Solver on

similar-t~

can

the

small

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt

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 tamper with the safety

interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place

between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing

surfaces.

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 seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not

adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service

personnel.

This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric

and gas ranges.

Optional

available at extra cost from your

Hotpoint supplier.

JX81A

non-vented installation.

Accessory

Charcoal Filter Kit for

to operate

any object

the oven

NIPORTANT

lead

all instructions before using this appliance.

Vhen

using electrical appliances,

)asic

safety precautions should be

ollowed,

including the following:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

●

This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for

WARNING–TO reduce he risk of burns, electric shock,

ire,

injury to persons or exposure

.0 excessive microwave energy:

Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

●

Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” at left.

. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See

“GROUNDINGNSTRU~ONS”

found on page

●

This microwave oven is

22.

specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

●

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

of circuit breaker.

●

Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

●

Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

●

Do not use outdoors.

Do not immerse power cord or

plug in water.

Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

●

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.

●

See door surface cleaning

instructions on page 18.

examination, repair or adjustment.

●

As with any appliance, close

supervision is necessary when

used

by children.

●

To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity:

–Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance paper,

materials are placed inside the oven to

–Remove paper or plastic bags before placing bags

–Do not use your microwave oven to dry

plastic, or other

facilitate cooking.

wire twist-ties from

oven.

newspapers.

–Paper towels, napkins and 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, as they may also ignite.

–Do not

pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in

microwave ovens.

–Do not

operate the oven while

empty to avoid damage to the

oven and the danger of 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 prolongs the life of the oven.

–Do not overcook potatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

–If materials inside oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shutoff power at

the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

combustible

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

●

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 heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

●

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.

●

Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, resulting in injury,

●

Use metal only as directed in cookbook. TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in microwave oven, keep metal at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.

●

Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the utensil.

●

Sometimes, the oven floor can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching the floor during and after cooking.

●

Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture, Should this occur, refer to page 18 for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

●

Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

●

Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with. If you leave the

probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the

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.

●

our directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least This assures that, in the remote possibility that, trichina maybe present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat,

●

recommended in a microwave oven. Pressure can build up inside egg yolk and may cause it to burst, resulting in injury.

●

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

. and tightly closed 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 because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,

oven and damage oven walls,

Plastic utensils—Plastic

When cooking pork, follow

170°F.

Boiling eggs is not

Foods with unbroken outer

~~Boilable”

cooking

pouches

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

●

Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the

liquid briefly before removing the

container from the microwave oven.

THE EXHAUST HOOD:

●

Have it installed and properly

grounded by a qualified installer.

See the special installation booklet

packed with the microwave oven.

●

The exhaust fan in your

CounterSaver

oven will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature, page 6). While the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use. For this reason:

—Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.

Boilover

greasy

causes smoking and

spillovers

that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is

operating.To

minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized utensils and use high heat settings only when necessary,

—In the event of a grease fire, smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

–Never flame foods under the oven with exhaust fan operating because it may spread the flames.

—Keep hood and grease filters

clean, according to instructions on

pages 17 and 19, to maintain good venting and avoid grease

fires,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Features of Your Microwave Oven

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For TIME COOK and DEFROST cycles)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

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

2. Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

4. Model and Serial Numbers.

5. Oven Vent.

6. Mode Stirrer Cover.

the microwave energy distributing system. Do not remove the cover. You will damage the oven.

This is

to certify that

Protects

this unit has been tested

in conformance with AMCA

Bulletin No. 210

MicroThermometer

Temperature Probe.

Temp Cook/Hold and Auto Roast functions only.

8. Receptacle for Temperature Probe.

inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.

9. Oven Floor.

10. Grease Filters.

C.F.M.

at 0.10 WG

230 Vert.

Probe must be securely

SONES

5.5

Vert.

6.7 Her.

Use with

237 Her.

11. Cooktop Light.

12. Oven Light. Light comes on

when door is opened or when oven is operating in any function.

13.

Touch Control Panel and

Digital Display.

information on each feature, see pages 6 and 7.

14.

Hood Controls. Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF. Light.

counter surface.

Press ON to illuminate

For detailed

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Your Touch Control Panel

The touch control panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy microwave oven, you have the option of using your Quick Set or Auto Roast pads for quick and easy convenience cooking. Or you may make your own programs to suit your individualized cooking style.

use and understand. With your

When You Plug in the Oven

The panel displays four 8’s and functions on the lower portion. After 15 seconds,

all

lights disappear and “PF” appears in the upper

portion. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad and oven is ready

for use and the clock can be set.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence reoccurs, and you must reset CLOCK after touching

CLEAR/OFF.

66EE

EE” Appears on Display:

● When using Temp Cook/Hold function, you

have entered a temperature less than 90”F. or more

than

199”F.

‘6PR

OB” Appears on Display:

●

Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp

Cook functions are being used.

●

Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

1. Display Panel.

down during cooking functions, temperature, power level, cooking mode and instructions.

Displays time of day, time counting

all

of the oven

Power Level.

7. power level if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

8. Min/Sec Timer.

energy while it functions as both a kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time cooking. (See page 16.)

9. Auto Roast. Insert probe, touch this pad, and desired number pad for code to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program. (See pages

14 and 15.)

10.

Number Pads.

Temperature, Power Level, Quick Set and Auto Roast codes.

11. Clock.

check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is and

“1:30”

flash, directing you to touch START, thus setting the clock. If you wish to reset or change time, simply repeat the above process.

12. Clear/Off. When touched, it stops the oven and

erases all settings except for time of day.

13. Start.

14. Exhaust Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF for desired

fan speed.

15. Light.

Touch this pad before entering another

This feature uses no microwave

Touch these pads to enter Time,

Touch this pad to enter time of day or

1:30,

touch number pads 1, 3, and O

will appear on the display. “START” will

Touch this pad to begin any function.

Touch ON to illuminate counter.

2. Time Cook 1 and Time Cook 2. Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 or change power level after setting time. (See page 8.)

3. Quick Set Control. Use this pad as a short-cut method for entering cooking time and power level. (See pages 10 and 11.)

Time Defrost.

level 3, or change power level after entering time. (See page 13.)

5. Temp Cook/HoId. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. When internal food temperature reaches 90”F., oven shows temperature until preset temperature is reached and holds temperature for up to one hour. (See page 9.)

Cook ‘N Watch.

cooking which automatically turns oven off after 3 minutes. (See page 8.)

Gentle thawing at automatic power

Use this pad for short term

AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE

Cooking appliances installed under the oven might, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven.

To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at low speed if excessive temperatures occur. Should this happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled, The fan may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off.

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Cooking by Time

The time cooking feature allows you to preset the cooking time.

The oven shuts off automatically. Power level 10 (High) is recommended

for most cooking, but you may change this for more cooking flexibility. See your cookbook.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

Step 1:

add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe (see Microwaving Tips on page

2). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2:

Display shows “: COOK TIME” flashes.

Step 3:

1,2 and O for a minute and 20 seconds. Display shows

“1 COOK TIME” flashes. Because automatic power level 10

is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see “How to Change Power Level” at right.)

Fill a cup 2/3 full of water,

Touch TIME COOK 1.

0?’

“ENTER

Select your time. Touch

“1:20~’

Step 4:

TIME” and time counting down show on display.

Step 5:

signals and flashes light and fan shut off. Open the door.

Touch START. “COOK

When time is up, the oven

“End~’

Oven,

Using Time Cook 2 Feature

The Time Cook 2 feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal when you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:

container into oven. Close door.

Step 2:

Display shows “: COOK TIME” flashes.

Step 3:

For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds. Display shows TIME” flashes.

Step 4: Step

Step 6: Step 7:

Cook Time 1 counts down.

Step 8:

second power level is in use and Cook Time 2 shows counting down.

Step

signals and flashes oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 10:

Place food in microwave-safe

Touch TIME COOK 1 pad.

O:’

“ENTER 1

Select your cooking time.

“2:15:’

“1 COOK

Touch TIME COOK 2 pad.

5: Set your cooking time.

How to Change Power Level

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Touch START. Power level 10 is in use and

At the end of Cook Time 1,

9: When time is up, the oven

“End?’

The

Open the door.

Cook ‘N Watch

The Cook ‘N Watch feature is a short term cooking program which automatically turns the oven off after 3 minutes. It’s ideal for

melting cheese on food or other quick cooking operations where you want to stop cooking at just the right time.

To Use Cook ‘N Watch Step 1:

“START COOK ‘N WATCH” flashes on display.

Step

WATCH” and time counting up to

10 is automatically set in oven but another power level can be selected either during programming or during cooking.

Step 3: Open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop cooking. The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and shut off at the end of 3 minutes.

Touch COOK ‘N WATCH.

2: Touch START. “COOK ‘N

minutes are displayed. Power level

Questions and Answers

Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food wasn’t done. What happened?

Since house power varies due to time or location, many time cooking recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness, and cook your food a little longer, if necessary.

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 1 pad must

be touched before the number pads and START.

I want to cook on a power level other than High. What do I need to do?

To change the power level, touch the POWER LEVEL pad.

“P-10” appears on the display

panel. Enter new number. Q. Can I interrupt Time Cook

to check the food? A. Yes.

simply close the door and press

the START pad. The timer must be reset for cooking to resume unless time is remaining on timer.

To resume cooking,

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Cooking by Temperature

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods.

Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to “Hold” setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature for up to one hour or until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

The Temperature Probe

HANDLE

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food; it must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. To utilize your probe properly, follow directions for use and insertion in this book in the section entitled

“Automatic Roasting.”

SENSOR

CLIP

CABLE

END

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1:

and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/ HOLD. “ENTER TEMP COOK” flashes.

Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for 125°F. “TEMP COOK” flashes and “125” shows on display.

Step

“P-” appears on display. Touch 5 for medium power. “Temp Cook,” “125” and “P-5” show on display.

Step

temperature of the roast is less than

90”F.,

temperature is shows temperature counting up.

Step

cooking time, open door and turn roast over. Close door and touch start. (Remember to re-insert

probe)

Step

the oven will sound and display “HOLD?’ The oven will then hold the temperature.

Step 8: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle.

Step

from the oven.

Insert temperature probe

4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

5: Touch START. If internal

display will show “-90” or if

90’F.

or above, display

6: After approximately half of

7: When 125°F. is reached,

9: Remove probe and food

Questions and Answers

Q. After I followed the steps and touched the START pad, “EE EE” flashed in the display and a signal sounded. What’s wrong?

A. “EEEE” flashes if you set

the temperature either below or above between the flashing of “EEEE,” what incorrect entry was made. To re-enter, touch CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.

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, doughs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It’s best to time cook these foods.

Q. Why did “PROB” flash on

the display after I touched the START pad?

A. “PROB” will flash if you

don’t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and forget to

use the probe. Q. Can I leave my probe in the

oven if it’s not inserted in food?

A. No, if it touches the oven wall,

you may damage the oven.

199°F.

The oven tells you,

90°F.

●

1 .

Cooking Tips

●

Use a lower power level; it will heat more evenly even though requiring more time.

●

Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used

in frozen foods. . Use the clip to keep the probe in

place while heating.

●

Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick, even heating.

Q. Can I Temp Cook different

portions of food at different

temperatures?

A. Yes. The temperature probe

gives you the freedom to cook different portions of food at

different temperatures to suit

individual eating styles. Simply place probe in food and change temperature setting as needed.

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How to Use QUICK SET Control

The QUICK SET control provides a shortcut code method for entering time and microwave oven. QUICK SET codes are only used for recipes

which need little or no attention, and which require no change of power level during cooking. Recipes which require additional ingredients, attention or change of power level during microwaving should be cooked in the usual manner. Also, recipes with cooking time of less than one minute or more than 99 minutes cannot use codes.

To understand the QUICK SET control codes, it is important to know what the numbers mean and what the sequence is. The first and second numbers, if setting a 3 digit code, indicate the amount of time you desire; the last control entry number is always the power level. For example, 125 means 12 minutes at power level 5.

the power level on your

N~E:

Your

oven can only be programmed to 99 minutes when using the QUICK SET control and the highest power level is 10 which is represented by

“0?’

When setting a 2 digit QUICK SET control entry, the first is time, the second is power level. For example, 50 means 5 minutes at power level 10.

On the following page is shown many frequently prepared foods and their codes. It’s easy, though, to make codes for many other recipes. Just select one or two digits representing the length of cooking time desired, and a final digit for the power level required. The codes given on the chart are for the minimum time needed, to avoid overcooking which can dry out food and make it tasteless and tough. If you feel that more cooking is needed, add additional time by changing the first digit of the code. You cannot add seconds to the cycle time—codes are for

whole minutes only. If your recipe calls for power level changes or different amounts of time needed

between addition of ingredients, you may set one code for the first part of the recipe, then after completion, set another code for that period of time and power level.

Remember that QUICK SET codes are for microwaving by time only. If you are microwaving by

temperature, you must use the Temp Cook or Auto Roast function.

When the oven completes QUICK SET program, 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.

For Example:

QUICK SET

2-Digit

Time in

Minutes

QUICK SET

125

Power Level

High (10)

3 Digit

Time in

Minutes

Power” Level

Med

(5)

How to Set QUICK SET Control

Programming your oven for QUICK SET control operation is easy. Follow these simple steps.

Step 1:

“ENTER CODE” flashes.

Touch QUICK SET.

Step 2: Enter the proper code. For example, a recipe calling for 12 minutes cooking time at power level 10 would be 120. “120” appears on the display panel.

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QUICK SET Control Guide

Detach and Tape to Inside Cabinet Door or Other Prominent Place

The QUICK SET control feature gives you an easy

automatic way to accurately set microwave time for

foods requiring only one power level and little attention during cooking. The guide

below shows frequently prepared foods and the suggested codes to use with each. For specific information on stirring, turning or rotating, check the

FOOD

Microwave Guide and

cOOKING CODE

Appetizers (Warming)

Dip

(Cream Cheese)

‘/2

cup

Dips (Sour Cream)

cup

Pastry Bites (Reheating)

2 Servings 4 Servings

Breads

and Desserts

Apples (2) Bran Muffins (5-6)

Brownies, Mix Cakes, Mix (16 cups Cheese Bread, Yeast (1

Chocolate Chip Nut Bread Mix (1

Bars

Ioafl

Pudding Mix (3 oz. pkg. )

fluted

loaf)

mold)

25 45

17 10

60 177 105

Beverages

Coffee, Soup (1 cup)

Milk Bases (1

Frozen

Foods (Defrost)

CUP)

Note: Times given below are for entire defrost cycle. Usually food must be rotated, broken up or turned over while defrosting. Check cookbook for specific information.

Cake, Whole Iced

Chicken, Cut-up (2

Yz-3 lA

Ibs. )

Dessert Topping, Whipped

Doughnuts or Pastries (2-4) Fish Fillets (1 lb. ) Hamburgers (2 Ibs. )

Pie, Fruit Filling, Whole Roast (4-5 Ibs. )

Steak or Chops (2 Ibs. )

143

13 13

123

403

123

Cookbook

which comes with your microwave oven. Always use the microwave-safe containers and microwave techniques as described in the cookbook.

To set codes for many other foods or recipes refer to page 10 in this

given are

Use and Cure

Book.

QUICK SET codes

for minimum time. Check and add

time if

necessary to complete cooking.

FOOD

Meats/Main Dishes

Bacon

Slices

4 Slices

Chicken

8-10 pieces 2 pieces 4 pieces

Chuck Roast (3

Eggs,

Baked (2 Eggs)

lbs.

)

Eggs, Scrambled (2 Eggs) Entrees, Frozen

OZ.

2 Ibs. Fish Fillets (1 lb. ) Frank (in bun)

Meat Loaf (1

Sausage (Raw)

Patties

Ibs. )

4 Links

Swiss

Steak (2 Ibs. )

Frozen TV Dinner (I2 oz. )

Vegetables

Beans,

Broccoli

(Fresh)

Green (1 lb. )

‘A-1

Ibs. ) Spears cut

Caulitlowcr. Head

Corn

on Cob (4) Potatoes (4)

Squash

(1 lb. )

Zucchini

vegetables

OZ.

(1 lb. )

(Frozen)

pkg.

COOKING

CODE

180

100

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110

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150

147

120

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Defrosting

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.

●

Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.

●

See your cookbook for defrosting help.

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

Step 1:

chops in the oven and close door.

Step

Display shows “: DEF TIME” flashes.

Place package of frozen

Touch TIME DEFROST.

O“ and “ENTER

Step

4: Touch START. “DEF TIME” shows and time counts down on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End,” then automatically shuts off.

Step

5: Turn package over, close door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.

Step

6: When oven signals and flashes package and separate chops to finish defrosting.

“End~’

open door, remove

Defrosting Tips

Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I touch 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 10 (High).

Q. Can I defrost small items in

a hurry?

A. Yes,

frequent attention than usual. Raise

the power level after entering the

time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time about in 1/2; power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately

1/3. During either, rotate or stir

food frequently. Q.

times in the cookbook seem right for my food?

A. Cookbook times are averages.

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, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

but they will need more

Why don’t the defrosting

Step

Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in your cookbook. For example, touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes. Display shows TIME” flashes.

How

to Change Power Level

After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for

new power level.

“4:00”

and “DEF

●

For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the

defrosting time.

. Family-size, pre-packaged frozen entrees can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave safe dish.

● Check your cookbook for other

defrosting tips.

Q. Should all foods be completely

thawed before cooking? A.

Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly it is better to begin cooking while it

is still slightly frozen.

Q. Can I open the door during

Time Defrost to check on the progress of my food?

A. Yes.

any time during microwaving, To

resume defrosting, close the door and touch START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer. If not, reset timer.

You may open the door at

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Automatic Roasting

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature.

Cook/Hold, -which uses a single power level, Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically

switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.

Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts should be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time, according to the cookbook which comes with your oven.

Unlike

Temp

“

Place pork roast in cooking bag and place in microwave-safe dish.

Step 2.

show meat’s internal temperature

90”F

, display switches to

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef roast in cooking bag on trivet in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to manufacturer’s instructions for proper use of cooking bag.) Insert probe through cooking bag horizontally into the center meaty

area not touching bone or fat. Make

sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.

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Place meat in oven with probe to the right. Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall.

How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium

Step 1.

“ENTER CODE” flashes. Touch number pad 2. “CODE 2“ appears on display and “START” flashes. Touch START pad. Display shows

“ –90” and “TEMP

Touch

AUKI

ROAST pad.

COOK?’

Step3. Twlcedurmgcookmg program oven wdl signal and “turn” wdl flash If codes 1 through 5 have been selected Openthe doorand turn the meat over The probe may be disconnected from the receptacle for easier turning of the meat without (Remember to

Step4. Close door and touch START The temperature wdl return on display Oven food temperature, automatically

swltchmg

temperature rises This helps

prevent toughemng or overcooking

mterruptmg the program

re-msert

to lower power as meat’s

the probe)

momtors internal

Step5. After final temperature reached, oven switches to “HOLd” for 1 hour, then shuts off Hold prevents overcooking whale keeping meat warm

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Auto Roast Guide

●

Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in roast before cooking.

When oven

●

Recommended codes are also shown on Auto Roast guide on control panel.

Food

beeps and flashes “TURN ~’ turn meat

Code

over.

Final

Temp.

Approx. Time

(min. per lb.)

Beef

Tender Roast

Rare

Medium Well

Pork

Loin Roast

Poultry

Whole Chicken (3 Turkey Breast

(Insert probe

lbs.)

horizontally into meatiest area.)

5 4

130° 140°

165°

175°

190° 175°

12-14 14-16

17-18

18-20

13-15 13-15

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic Simmer Guide

Automatic Simmer

(Auto Roast code 6)

Your

cookbook has a chapter on

automatic

guides and recipes. Refer to this chapter for additional techniques

and cooking time. Total time includes time to bring

food

temperature until done.

simmering, including

180°F.

and hold at that

Oven

switches to “HOLD” at

180”F.

until you remove food and turn off oven. If stirring is recommended, you can reset oven by retouching START pad. Touch

CLEAR/OFF pad after cooking.

(Auto Roast code 6)

Food

Beef

pot

Stew Chili

Chicken*

Stewing Broiler/Fryer

Ham or Pork

Roast

soup

Stock/Vegetable Split Pea

*For frozen, add 2 to Set automatic simmer like Auto Roast, example left. Display

shows ‘ ‘ then switches to show food temperature until 180°F.

–90” until food is 90”F.,

Roast*

Hold*

Minutes

5-1o

10-15

20 20

Approx.

Time/Hrs.

)

hours.

6-8

11-13

11-12

4-6

3-6

13-15

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How to Use the Minute/Second Timer

The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions:

●

It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows “: O“ and “ENTER TIME” flashes.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows “TIME” flashes.

3. Touch START pad. Display shows time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals, flashes “End,” and display shows time of day.

“3:00”

and

Programming a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a holding time between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be requested in some of your own recipes or cookbook.

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking and 99 seconds, touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch TIME COOK 1 or TEMP COOK/HOLD and enter cook time or temp. Touch START pad. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin. When delaying temperature cooking, be sure that probe is in food before pressing START pad.

to 99 minutes

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

Let’s say you casserole for 15 minutes, hold for

want

to defrost a frozen

10 minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

and place in oven.

Step

The display shows “: O“ and “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step

15 minutes defrosting time. appears on display. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the

POWER LEVEL pad and the

desired power level.)

Step

time by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

Step

for ten minutes. on display and “TIME” flashes.

Take casserole from freezer

2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

3: Touch pads 1, 5,0 and O for

“15:00”

4: Set holding or standing

5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold

“10:00”

appears

Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for

twenty-five minutes of cooking time. “1 COOK TIME” flashes and

“25:00”

Step

8: Touch START pad. “DEF TIME” and show on display. As each function

is automatically performed oven display shows instructions entered and the function.

Step

9: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes “End.”

appears on display.

“15:00”

counting down

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions?

The oven will automatically rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.

Q. Can I defrost and hold only? A. Yes.

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

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

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 Time Defrost for 4 minutes, Hold/Time for 2 for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven would Time Defrost for 6 minutes and Hold/Time for 2 minutes.

Sometimes you may only

minutes, and

then Time Defrost

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The Exhaust Feature

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The exhaust hood

microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside. The hood also has a light for illuminating the counter space.

To remove grease filter,

“finger hold” on the filter and slide

to the rear.

feature on your

grasp the

Then pull filter downward and to

the front. The filter will drop out.

To replace grease filter,

filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening.

slide the

To clean grease filter, soak,

agitate filter in hot detergent solution. Don’t use ammonia or other alkali because it will darken metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.

cleaned at least once a month. Never operate your hood without the filter in place.

where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filter will retard entry of flames into the unit.

Filters should be

In situations

then

Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.

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Care and Cleaning

Your new microwave oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following these rules:

. Keep your oven clean and sweet-smelling.

door a few minutes after cooking helps air-out the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a

solution of baking soda and water

keeps the interior fresh.

● Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

with your oven.

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

Don’t remove the mode stirrer

cover

at the top of the oven (microwave feature 6 on page 5). You will damage the oven.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

Opening the oven

The inside and

How to Clean the Inside

Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover.

Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside).

up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish:

is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven floor. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon brand cleanser.

After using this cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use it on the painted surfaces such as the walls—it may scratch the paint.

Window: Wipe

all

soil. DO NOT

If grease

Ami”

How to Clean the Outside

Case.

Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel.

cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives, or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces 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.

Power Cord.

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

Wipe with a damp

If the cord becomes

Automatic Temperature Probe.

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 possible. 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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Clean

off the grease and dust on

hood surfaces often. Use a warm detergent solution. About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enameled

surfaces with this. Ammonia

will tend to darken metal.

Cooktop Light

REMOVE SCREW

To replace disconnect power at main fuse

or circuit breaker panel or pull

plug.

of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops.

cooktop light, first

Remove screw on right side

Oven Light

To replace disconnect power at main fuse

or circuit breaker or pull plug.

Remove the top grill by taking off

3 screws which hold it in place.

your oven light, first

Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing. Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs (WB2X4253) available from your Hotpoint supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs

(40SllN/1)

in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.

which are available

Next, remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing. Remove bulb and replace with 30-watt incandescent bulb (WB2X4235) available from your Hotpoint supplier. Secure light housing with screw.

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Questions?

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM OVEN

WILL NOT

COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

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

reset circuit breaker.

●

Unplug

your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

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

●

Door not securely closed.

START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection. Another selection

entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to cancel it.

●

Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK 1 or

TIME COOK 2.

●

CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch START.

. Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during Auto Roast or Temp Cook/Hold.

Make sure you have entered a desired finished temperature after touching

COOK/HOLD.

Make sure you entered a code number after touching AUTO ROAST or QUICK SET.

TEh4P

FOODS ARE EITHER● Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED

“EE EE” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

“PR OB” APPEARS ON DISPLAY

amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK 1 and additional cooking time for completion.

Incorrect power level entered. Check cookbook for recommended power

changing levels during cooking if necessary.

●

Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.

Check cookbook or recipe for 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.

●

Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook or Auto Roast

functions. Check cookbook or Auto Roast section of this book for specific instructions.

90°F.

. When using Temp Cook/Hold, a temperature less than

199”F.

has been entered.

When using Clock, you have not entered a valid clock time.

●

Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using

Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast functions.

or more than

level

If you need more help.. call, toll free:

The GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around

the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

. Dull, thumping sound while oven

is operating. . Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while operating

power levels other

than high.

. 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

problem with your oven.

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Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of

electr;c shock by providing an

escape wire 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 use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock

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Fig. 1

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

‘%

INSURE PROPER

GROUNO

EXISTS

BEFORE USE

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 circum-

stance cut or remove the

third (ground) prong from

the power cord.

not use an adapter plug

with this appliance.

not use an extension cord

with this appliance.

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If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three

steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write

all

the details-including

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still

not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

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YOUR HOTPOINT MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS

COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor

in your home to repair or replace

any

part of

that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

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

●

service

teach you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the

address below, or call, toll free: GE Answer

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.

the

microwave oven

triPstoYour hometo

Center@

This warranty is extended to

the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington,

warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to

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

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers 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.

● Replacement of house fuses or

. 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.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

D.C.

In Alaska the

Part No.

Pub.

No.

2.90

Some states do 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 General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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