GE RVM125K, RVM122K Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Adapter Plugs Aluminum Foil 4, 18,20 Heating or Reheating Guide

Appliance Registration Automatic Fan Feature

Auto Roast Auto Simmer

Care and Cleaning Clock

Consumer Services

Control Panel 8,9 Cooking by Time

Cooking Complete Reminder 7 Cooking Guide

Defrosting by Time

2 8

16, 17

22-24 Microwaving Tips “6

12, 13

Grounding Instructions

Hold Time Important Phone Numbers 27

Installation Light Bulb Replacement

Minute/Second Timer Model and Serial Numbers

Power Levels 8, l&14, 16, 19–21

Precautions Problem Solver

Reheat Safety Instructions 3-5

24 24

Useand

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Gomter Saverw

Care of

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models

Rm122K RW125K

Microwave power output

of this oven is 750 watts.

(IEC-705

Test

Prwedure)

Defrosting Guide Delayed Cooking

Exhaust Fan 5,8,23 Express Cook Feature

Extension Cords Features

Glossary of Microwave Terms 18 GE Answer Center” Grease Filters

Temperature Cook Temperature Probe 7,10,13, 14,16

Warranty

800.626.2000

13, 14

Back Cover

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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, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a the oven.

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

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning

your microwave oven.

label

inside

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is

important that we know the

location

should a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance must be registered. Please be

Write to:

Hotpoint

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville. KY 40225

If you received a damaged oven...

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

of your microwave oven

cetiin

that it is.

Save time and money.

Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

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.

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

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

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with

the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy, with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not

front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner

It is important not to defeat or tamper

PIace

any object

between the oven

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Do Not Operate the oven if it is

(c)

particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there

(1) door (bent)

no damage to the:

damaged. It

(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired

by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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When using electrical appliances, basic precautions

should

be followed, including

safety

the

following:

WA~lNG-~oreducetheris~o~

burns, electric shock,

fire,

injury to persons

or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

●

Read and follow the

speci~lc

“Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on the previous page.

●

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only

to properly grounded outlet. Instructions section in the back of this

●

Use this appliance only for its intended

described in

this

manual.

See

the Grounding

book.

use

Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

●

This

over*the-range

use over ranges no may be

instiled

oven

was

designed for

wider

than 42 inches, It

over both gas and electric

cooking equipment.

●

For best

its of

o~ration,

own

electrical outlet, to prevent flickering

lighfi,

blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

plug this

appiiance

into

breaker.

●

Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install

or locate this appliance

ody

in accordance with

the provided Instigation Instructions.

●

Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

●

Do not store this appiiance outdoors. Do not

use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

●

This microwave oven is not approved or

tested

for marine use.

Do not store anything

microwave oven surface when

diractly

on top of the

the

oven is in

operation.

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

s Keep

●

power cord away from heated

Do not

let

power cord hangover edge of table

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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 in the Care

your

and Cleaning section(s)

●

This appliance should be serviced only by

book.

qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

●

As with any appliance, close supervision

necessary when used by children.

●

reduce

—Do

the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers.

—Do

not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and wined paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite, Paper products containing nylon or nylon may

—Do

fiiaments

aiso

ignite.

should be avoided, as they

not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use

microwave ovens.

—Do

not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate

and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

—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 2, 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.

(continued

nexfpage)

WORTANT

SAFEH ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use,

—If materials inside oven should ignite,

keep

oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

●

Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containers—for example, closed jars—will

explode and should not be heated

this

microwave oven, Such use of the microwave

oven could result in injury,

●

Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even

without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

●

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, possibly resulting in injury.

●

Use metal only as directed in this book.

dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than

3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.

●

Cookware may become hot

because of heat transferred from the heated food, Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

●

Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend

to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture, Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the 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 the food or liquid, and turn on the microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven and

damage oven walls.

●

Plastic

cookwar~Plastic

cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or

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if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these

reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations, 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

●

When cooking pork, follow the directions

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal

170°F.

temperature of at least

This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat,

●

Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure

will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

●

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin” such as potatoes,

sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

●

Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in

food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

Not

all

plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids

the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.

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plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

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coo~ng pouches

Hot foods and steam can cause

burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

may

start to boil during

shortly after removal from

and

tightly

closed

—In the event of a grease fire,

smother flaming pan on surface

—Clean

to buildup on the hood or the filter.

—Use care

Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

the vent hood often. Do not allow grease

when

cleaning the vent hood filter.

—When flaming foods under the hood, turn

the fan off. The

the flame.

SAVE

THESE

fan, if operating, may spread

INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from your

JX-81A

installation.

JX-41 JX-40WH Filler

Charcoal Filter Kit for

Filler Panel Kit (for model

Panel Kit (for model

Hotpoint

non-vented

supplier.

RVM125K).

RVM122K).

The Exhaust Hood

Have it

qualified installer. See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave

●

The exhaust fan in the oven will operate

automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature section). 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. greasy exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat only when necessary.

instiled

spillovers

and properly grounded by a

Boilover

that may ignite and spread if

oven,

causes smoking and

This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.

MICROWAVING TIPS

● Make sure

oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard

CUPS, ~otterv ha~e”rnetall~c

can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

● If you are not

sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place

in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

all

cookware used in your microwave ● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can

and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap

or china dinnerware which does not

trim or glaze with a metallic sheen

so steam can

● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

escaue.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back 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 3 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, 20 North write all the details—including Chicago, IL 60606 your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

Wacker Drive

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Door Handle. Pull to

securely latched for oven to operate.

Door Latches.

Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

3. cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.

Temperature Probe. Use with

5. and Auto Roast functions only.

open

door. Door must be

Temp

Cook Hold

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Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For

6. detailed information on each feature, see Your Touch Control Panel section.

Hood Controls.

Vent Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF. Light. Press ON or OFF.

Grease Filters.

Cooktop Light.

10.

Oven Floor.

11. Auto Roast Guide.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

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Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all cooking features except

and Auto Roast Code 4)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the

CLEAWOFF pad.

Temp

Cook Hold

This is

that this unit has been tested in

conformance

witi AMCA

Bulletin No. 210.

to certify

C.F.M.

at 0.10 215

Vert.

224 Her.

SONES

6.3

Vert.

5.9 Her.

YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with

the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays “88888”, “18 POWER”

and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all

lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. Touch the and oven is ready for use.

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

CLEAWOFF

“PRObE” Appears on the Display

● Probe has been

Cook Hold

Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or

temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic

power level 3 (Low). TIME COOK. Microwave for a selected amount

of time using automatic power level 10 (High).

AUTO ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this pad,

the desired number pad for code, then START. The oven slow-cooks meat with the automatic preset program.

REHEAT. Use Reheat for quick reheating of

a variety of foods using different times and power levels.

EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number

5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, touch 2 then START for 2 minutes at power level 10.

CLEAWOFF pad, set the Clock

pad.

forgotten

functio~

when Auto Roast or

is being used.

Tem~

through

10. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering

11. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no

12. CLOCK. Touch this

13.

14.

15.

NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking time, defrosting time, time of day, temperature or power level.

VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the different fan speeds.

TEMP COOK HOLD. Use the temperature

probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the

another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level or

power level 3 (Low) for

microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a

delay

timer before time or temperature cooking.

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

3 and O and “ 1 Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

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

CLEAWOFF.

oven and erases all settings (except time of day). LIGHT. Touch ON to turn on hood light.

CLEAWOFF pad.

(High) for cooking

When touched, it shuts off the

defrosting.

Dad

to enter time of

:30”

will appear in display.

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Automatic Fan Feature

This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to protect it from too much heat rising from the

cooktop

It automatically turns on at a low speed if it senses too much heat.

or range beneath it.

If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan has come onto protect the internal parts of the microwave.

The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the range and microwave controls have been turned off.

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