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Contents

Adapter Plugs 20
Aluminum Foil 4 Model and Serial Numbers 2

Appliance Registration
Auto Roast 16, 17 Precautions 2-5

Auto Simmer 17
Care and Cleaning

Consumer Services 23 Safety Instructions 2-5
Control Panel

Cook ‘N Watch

Cooking Complete Reminder 8 Time Cook
Cooktop Light 6,20

Defrosting
Exhaust Fan 6, 19

Extension Cords 20

2 Power Levels 9-13

18-20 Quick Set 12, 13

6,7 Temperature Cook

10 Temperature Probe

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Minute/Second Timer

Problem Solver

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Time Defrost
Warranty Back Cover

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Features 8
Grease Filter

Grounding Instructions
Hold Time 9

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 label inside
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.

Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.

It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
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 certain that it is.

Write to:
Hotpoint

Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225

If you received a
damaged oven...

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

Save time and money.

Before you request service...

check the Problem Solver on page 21.
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.

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 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 Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

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(a) Do No+ Attempt to operate

this aven with the door open since
open-door operaticm 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

between the oven fgont face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate cmsealing

surfaces.
[c) Do Not Operate the cwen

if it is damaged. It is particularly

important that the oven door ciose
properly and that there is nu
damage to the:

(1} door (bent)

(2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven ShmiId Not be

adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified serviee

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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 glaze
with a metallic sheen 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 one 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.

c Paper towels, wax paper and

plastic wrap can be used to cover

dishes in order to retain moisture

and prevent spattering. Be sure to

vent plastic wrap so steam can

escape.

● Some microwaved foods

require stirring, rotating or

rearranging. Check the cookbook.

● 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.

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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 to use and understand.

When YouPlug in the Oven

The display panel displays five 8’s, “18 POWER” and
all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights
disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock 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

CLEAR/OFF pad.

“PRObE” Appears on the Display

● Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp

Cook/Hold function is being used.
s Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature

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

2. TIME COOK 1 & 2. Microwave for a preset amount
of time using automatic power level 10. (If desired, you
may change power level after entering cooking time. See
page 10.)

3. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power
level 3 (Low). (If desired, you may change power level

after entering defrosting time. See page 11.)

7. 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 Oand “1:30”

will appear in display. Then touch START pad. To reset
or change time, simply repeat above process.

8. 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.

9. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave
energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding
period after defrost or as a timer for time cooking. (See
page 9.)

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

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

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

13. QUICK SET CONTROL. Use this pad as a short­cut method for entering cooking time and power level.
(See pages 12 and 13.)

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

15. LIGHT. Touch ON to illuminate counter.

4. 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
CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 15.)

5. COOK ‘N WATCH. Use this pad for short-term
cooking which automatically turns oven off after 3
minutes. (See page 10.)

6. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad and then

number pad for desired code number to slow-cook or

temperature-cook meat with automatic preset program.

(See pages 16 and 17.)

AUTOMATIC FN FEATURE

Cooking appliances installed under the oven may,
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 a 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 Complete Reminder

(For all cooking features except 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 CLEAR/OFF pad.

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

2. Door Latches.

3. Whdow with Metal Shield.

Screen allows cooking to be viewed
while keeping microwaves confined
in oven.

4. Model and Serial Numbers.

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

7. Receptacle for Temperature
Probe. Probe must be ~ecurely
inserted into receptacle before oven
will start any temperature or Auto
Roast cookirw.

8. MicroThermometerTM
Temperature Probe. Use with

Temp Cook/Hold and Auto Roast
functions only.

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information on each feature,
see pages 6 and 7.

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

IL Grease Filters.

12. Cooktop Light.

13. Oven Floor.

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How to Use the Minute/Second Timer

The Minute/Second Timer has
three timing functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The Minute/Second 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 “3:00” and “TIME?’

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

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

Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program a “holding time”
between microwave cooking fimctions.
The time can range from one second
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A
holding or standing time maybe
found in some of your own recipes
or in the cookbook supplied.

How to Defrost, Hold and
Time Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen
casserole for 15minutes, hold for

10minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: T&e casserole from freezer

and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER 3?’ “ENTER DEF

TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Touch number pads 1,5,0

and Ofor a defrosting time of 15
minutes. “15:00’ 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 4: Set standing or hold time
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.
Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and Oto hold

for 10minutes. “10:00” appears on

display and “TIME” flashes.

Step %Touch 2,5,0 and Ofor 25
minutes of cooking time. “COOK
TIME” flashes and “25 :00” and
“POWER 10” appear on display.

Step 8: Touch the START pad.
“DEF TIME” and “15:00~’
counting down, 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 display flashes “End?’

Questions and Answers

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

A. 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. Sometimes you may only

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

N~E: Let foods remain at room
temperature only as long as safe.
Times will vary.

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK 1 & 2
pad. The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER 10?’“ENTER COOK

TIME I“ flashes.

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
for 2 minutes, and then defrost for
6 minutes. In this case, the oven
would defrost for 6 minutes and
hold for 2 minutes.

Cooking byTime

Time Cook 1 & 2 allows you to
microwave for a preset amount of
time using automatic power level
10 (High), or change power levels
automatically.

Power level 10 (High) is
recommended for most cooking,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. See the cookbook.

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

Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 fill of
water, add 1 teaspoon of instant
coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a
cup that has no metal decoration
and is microwave-safe (refer to
Microwaving Tips on page 3).
Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 5: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End~’ Oven,
light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door.

Using the Time Cook 2
Feature

The Time Cook 2 feature lets you
set two time cooking functions
within one program. This is ideal
if you want to change power levels
during your cooking operations.

Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place food in oven in

microwave-safe container and close
the door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK 1 &2.
Display shows “:

10:’“ENTER COOK TIME I“ flashes.

O“ and “POWER

Step %Display shows “POWER

10” and “COOK TIME I:’

counting down.
Step 8: At the end of “COOK

TIME I;’ the second power level is
displayed and “COOK TIME H“
is shown counting down.

Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and display flashes “End?’
The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 10: 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 2: Touch TIME COOK 1 & 2.

Display shows “:

10~’“ENTER COOK TIME I“ flashes.

Step 3: Select your cooking time.
Touch 1,0 and Ofor a cooking time
of one minute. Display shows

“1:00” and “POWER 10?’“COOK

TIME I“ 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.)

Step 4: Touch START pad.

“COOK TIME 1;’ “POWER 10”
and time, counting down, show
on display.

O“ and “POWER

Step 3: Select your cooking time.
For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for a
cooking time of two minutes and 15

seconds. Display shows “2:15” and
“POWER 10:’ “COOK TIME I“

flashes.

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK 1 & 2.

Step 5: Set your cooking time.

How to Change Power Level

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

Step 6: Touch the START pad.

Step 1: Touch COOK ‘N WA~H.

After 4 seconds, “START” flashes
on display.

Step 2: Touch START pad.

“COOK ‘N WATCH” and time,
counting up to 3 minutes, are
displayed. Power level 10is
automatically set in oven but
another power level can be selected
either during programming or
during cooking.

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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.

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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.

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

● See the cookbook for defrosting

help.
To become better acquainted with

the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.

Step 1: Place package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Be sure package contains no metal.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
3?’ “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step 4: Touch the START pad.

“DEF TIME” and time, counting
down, show on the 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.
Touch th; START pad. -

Step 6: When oven signals and
display flashes “End~’ open door,

remove package and separate chops
to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I touch the START pad,

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, but they will need more

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. Why don’t the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem right
for my food?

A. These times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according

to the temperature in your freezer.

Set your oven for the time indicated

in the cookbook. If your food is

still not completely thawed at the

end of that time, reset your oven

and adjust the time accordingly.

Step 3: Select one half of the total
defrosting time recommended in

the cookbook. For example, touch

4,0 and Ofor 4 minutes. Display
shows “4:00” and “POWER 3?’

“DEF TIME” flashes.

How to Change Power Level

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

● 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 the cookbook for other
defrosting tips.

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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. You may open the door at

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

How to Use QUICK SET Control

The QUICK SET control provides
a shortcut code method for entering

time and the power level on your

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 a
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 12minutes

at power level 5.

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 “O:’ 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, many

frequently prepared foods and their
codes are shown. It’s also easy 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 guide represent
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.

ForExample:

QUICK SET

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Time in PowerLevel

Minutes High (10)

QUICK SET

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Time in Power ~vel

Minutes Med (5)

How to Set
QUICK SET Control

Programming your oven for

QUICK SET control operation is

easy. Follow these simple steps.

Step 2: Enter the proper code. For
example, a recipe calling for 12

minutes cooking time at power

level 10would be 120. “120”

appears on the display panel. ,

Step 1: Touch the QUICK SET
pad. “ENTER CODE” flashes.

Step 3: Touch the START pad.

Display will show time, counting

down, and “COOK TIME?’

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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 Microwave Guide and
cookbook which comes with your microwave oven.

FOOD
Appetizers (Warming)

COOKING CODE

Dips (Cream Cheese)

Y2 cup

1cup

25

45

Dips (Sour Cream)

1/2 cup

cup 23

1

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Pastry Bites (Reheating)

2 servings

servings

4

Breads and Desserts

Apples (2)
Bran Muffins (5-6)
Brownies,

Cakes,

Cheese Bread, Yeast (1 loaf)
Chocolate Chip Bars
Nut Bread Mix (1 loaf,)
Pudding Mix (3-oz. pkg.)

Beverages

Coffee, Soup (1 cup)
Milk Bases (1cup) 28

Frozen Foods (Defrost)
Note: Times given below are for entire defrost cycle.

Usually food must be rotated, broken up or turned over
while defrosting. Check Cooking Guide

Mix

Mix (16cups fluted mold)

for specific

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10

60

27

60

110

105

50

97

60

10

information.

Cake, Whole Iced
Chicken, Cut-up (2%-3 ?4lbs.)
Dessert Topping, Whipped
Doughnuts or Pastries (2-4)
Fish Fillets (1lb.)
Hamburgers (2 lbs.)
Pie, Fruit Filling, Whole

23

123

13
13

73

113

63
Roast (4-5 lbs.) 323
Steak or Chops (2 lbs.)

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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 12 in this Use and Care book. QUICK SET codes
given are for minimum time. Check and add time if
necessary to complete cooking.

FOOD
Meats/Main Dishes

COOKING CODE

Bacon

2 slices
4 slices

28
30

Chicken

8-10pieces
2 pieces

4 pieces
Chuck Roast (3 lbs.)
Eggs, Baked (2 Eggs)
Eggs, Scrambled (2 Eggs)

150

40
70

665

25
20

Entrees, Frozen

OZ.

8

16OZ.

2 lbs.
Fish Fillets (1lb.)

50

110

180

60

Frank (in bun)

2

4
Meatloaf (1%lbs.)

10

30

217

Sausage (Raw)

4 patties

4 links
Swiss Steak (2 lbs.)
Frozen TV Dinner (12oz.)

Vegetables (Fresh)

Beans, Green (1lb.)
Broccoli (1!4-1% lbs.)

Spears

cut

Cauliflower, Head
Corn on Cob (4)
Potatoes (4)
Squash (1lb.)
Zucchini (1 lb.)

Vegetables (Frozen)

10-OZ.pkg.

30
20

706

97

110

127

90

137
100
120

50
50

70

13

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Cooking byTemperature

Internal temperature is the best

test of doneness for many foods.
Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook

a variet y of foods to the desired

finished food temperature.
The Time Cook 1 & 2 setting is
recommended for batters, doughs,
frozen foods and foods which are
difficult to cook precisely with
the probe.

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.

Note: Oven automatically switches
to “Hold” when preset food
temperature is reached.

The Temperature Probe

Sensor

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The temperature probe is a food
thermometer that gauges the
internal temperature of the food;
it must be used when using Temp
Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. To use
the probe properly, follow
directions on page 16.

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How to Temp Cook a Rolled
Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe

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

Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/
HOLD pad. The display panel
shows “F” and “POWER 10.”

“ENTER FOOD TEMP” flashes.

Step 3: Touch 1,6 and Ofor 160”F.

“FOOD TEMP” flashes and
“160F” and “POWER 10” show

on the display.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL

pad. “ENTER POWER’ flashes.
Touch 5 for medium power.

“FOOD TEMPJ’ “160F” and
“POWER 5“ show on display.

Step 5: Touch the START pad. If
internal temperature of the roast is
less than 90”F., display will show

“COOL”; if temperature is 90”F.
or above, display shows
temperature counting up.

Step 6: When 160°F. is reached,
the oven will sound and display

“Hold7 The oven will then hold
the temperature.

Step Z Touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad to stop the cycle.

Step 8: Remove probe and food
from the oven.

Questions and Answers

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 “PRObE” flash on

the display after I touched the
START pad?

A. “PRObE” 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,

it may damage the oven.
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.

Cooking Tips

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

● Be sure frozen food has been

completely defrosted before inserting
probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.

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

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Automatic Roasting

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

Preparing Roasts for
Auto Roasting

Place pork roast in cooking bag

and place in microwave-safe dish.

Note: By touching the AUl_U
ROAST pad during cooking, the
meat’s internal temperature will be
displayed. (“COOU’ will be
displayed until meat reaches 90”F.)
When pad is released, doneness
code reappears on the display.

Place tender beef roast in cooking

bag on trivet in microwave-safe dish.

(Refer to package 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.

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 Roast to Medium

1. Touch AUTO ROAST pad.

“ROAST” appears on the display
and “ENTER CODE” flashes.
Touch number pad 1. “l” and the
selected doneness code—in this
case, “MEd’~ appear on the display.

“CODE” flashes. After 4 seconds,

“START” flashes on the display.
Touch START pad. (See “Auto
Roast Guide” on the next page for
complete list of recommended
codes.)

2. When you select Auto Roast

codes 1 or 2, the oven signals with
4 beeps and “TURn” flashes on the
display when it’s time to turn the
roast over. After you turn the roast,
close the door and touch START
pad. (Note: Oven continues to cook
after the signal whether or not
roast is turned over. )

3. After a pre-programmed food
temperature is reached, oven beeps
4 times and “HOLd” appears on
the display.

4. Food will be held at this
temperature for 60 minutes. The
oven then beeps 4 times and “End”
smears on the distiav.

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Auto Roast Guide

● Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package

instructions for proper use of cooking bag.)

● Insert probe as described on page 16.

Final Approx. Time

Code

Food
Beef(5poundmax.)

Tender Roast

Medium
Well

Pork (5poundmax.)

Loin Roast

Poultry(6poundmax.)

Turkey Breast

(Insert probe horizontally
into meatiest area.)

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Temp. (minutesper pound) Minutes

1

160”F. 13-15
170”F. 15-17 5-1o WELL

2

170”F. 15-19 10

2

185°F. 17-20 10-15

3

Hold*

1 I 1

Doneness

0 MEd

Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)

Display

WELL

WELL

Automatic Simmer

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Your cookbook has information on
Automatic Simmering, including
guides and recipes.

Total time includes time to bring

food to 180°F., and hold at that
temperature until done.

Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast
as explained on page 16. Display

shows “SIM” and “CODE 47

Final

Food Comments
Beef

Pot Roast

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

Broiler/Fryer

Ham or Pork

Roast

soup

Stock/Vegetable

Split Pea

I’emp.

180°F.

180”F.

180”F.

180°F.

180”F.

180”F.

180”F.

Approx.

TimelHours

5-7

5-8

4-6

3-4

4-6 SIM Add 4 cups liquid.

7-1o

5-7

Doneness

Display

SIM

SIM

SIM

SIM

SIM

SIM

Add enough liquid to just cover
meat. If adding vegetables make
sure they are completely covered
by liquid.

Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch
from top surface. Stir after 3
hours, if possible.

Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe
into meatiest area of inner thigh
from below end and parallel to
leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.

Same procedure as above.

Make sure that vegetables and
meat are covered by liquid. Stir
every 3 hours.

Add enough liquid to cover peas at
least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.

Oven switches to Hold at 180”F.,

and continues holding at 180°F.

until you remove food and turn off

oven. If stirring is recommended,
you can reset oven by touching the

START pad again. Touch

CLEAR/OFF pad after cooking.

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

solution of baking soda and water

keeps the interior fresh.

● Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

with your oven. The inside and

outside oven walls can be scratched
and the control panel can be
damaged.

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

How to Clean the Inside

Walls and floor. Some spatters can

be removed with a paper towel,
while 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). Window: Wipe

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 all soil. DO NOT
USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS
CLEANING POWDERS OR
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.
THEY WILL MAR THE
SURFACE.

Special note when using
Brown ‘N Sear dish: If grease

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 Ami@
brand cleanser.

Afier using Bon Ami” brand
cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,
following instructions on can. Do
not use Bon Ami” brand cleanser
on the painted surfaces such as the
walls. It may scratch the paint.

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your

oven with soap and a 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. Wipe with a damp
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. If the cord becomes

soiled, unplug and wash with a
damp cloth. For stubborn spots,

sudsy water maybe used, but be

certain to rinse with a damp cloth

and dry thoroughly before plugging

cord into outlet.

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.

18

The Exhaust Feature

METAL
FILTER FILTER

COOKTOP LIGHT

The exhaust hood feature on your
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.

METAL

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Then pull filter downward and to
the front. The filter will drop out.

To replace grease filter, slide the
filter in the frame slot on the back
of the opening.

To clean grease filter, soak,

then 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. Filters should be

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

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

To remove grease filter, grasp the

“finger hold’ on the filte~ and slide

to the rear.

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

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CooktopLight

REMOVE SCREW

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To replace cooktop light, first
disconnect power at main fuse
or circuit breaker panel or
pull plug.

Remove screw on right side of light
compartment cover and lower cover

until it stops.

OvenLight

To replace your oven light, first
disconnect power at main fuse
or circuit breaker panel or pull
plug. Remove the top grill by

taking out the 2 screws that hold
it in place.

GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric 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)

WAl?NING-ImProPer
use of the grounding plug can result

in a risk of electric shock.

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 (WB02X4253)
available from your Hotpoint
supplier. High intensity 40-watt
bulbs (40SllN/1), which are
available in supermarkets and
hardware stores, may also be used
for replacements. Raise light
compartment cover and replace
screw. Connect electrical power
to microwave oven.

Next, remove the single screw
located above door near center of
oven that secures light housing.
Replace burned-out bulb with a
30-watt incandescent bulb

(WB02X4235), available from

your Hotpoint supplier.

Clean off the grease and dust on

hood surfaces often. Use a solution

of warm water and detergent. About

1 tablespoon of ammonia maybe

added to the water. Ttie care not

to touch the filters and enamel

surfaces with this solution;
ammonia will darken metal.

INSUREPROPER
GROUNDEXISTS

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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.

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 circumstance
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with
this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord
with this appliance.

BEFOREUSE

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OVERCOOKED OR

UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

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

● Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

● Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fuliy inserted into wail receptacle.

*Door not securely cltxwd.
* START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

* Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF pad not touched to cancei it.

● Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK 1 & 2 pad.

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

STARTpad.

● Make sure you haveentered a temperature after touching TEMl?CUUK/HOLD pad.

● Make sure you entered a code number after touching AUW3ROASTor QUICK SET.

● Cookingtimes mayvarybecauseofstartingfd temperature, fbod density or amount of

f~s in oven.TouchTIME COOK 1&2 pad and additionalcooking time for completion.

● Incorrect power level entered. Check cookbook for recommended powerlevel.

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● Dish wasnot rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.

Check cookbook or recipe for instructions.

● Toomany dishes in ovenat same time. Cooking time must be increased when caking

more than one food item. Check cookbook time recommendations.

“PRUbE” APPEARS
UN DISPLAY

* ~c~rre~t

*Probe

Roast fimctiun. Check cookbook for specific instructions.

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

Cook/Hold or Auto Roast function.

Quick set ~~des ente~~.

not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Ternp Cook/Hold cmAuto

All these things are normal withyour 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.

If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ /800.626.2000/consumer information service

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With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive

the assurance that if you ever need information or assis­tance, we’ll be there. All you

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have to do is call-toll-free!

ServiceContracts

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800.626.2000

Whatever your question about any
Hotpoint major appliance, GE Answer
CenteP information service is avail­able to help. Your call-and your
question—will be answered promptly
and courteously. And you can call any
time. GE Answer Cente@ service is
open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Service

800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737)

Our consumer service professionals

will provide expert repair service on
your Hotpoint appliance, scheduled
at a time that’s convenient for you.
Many GE Consumer Service company­operated locations offer you service
today or tomorrow, or at your con-

venience (TOOa.m. to 7:00 p.m. week-

days,9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know
your appliance inside and out—so
most repairs can be handled in just
one visit.

800-626-2224

You can have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service

will still be
there after your Hotpoint product
warranty expires. Purchase a GE
contract while your warranty is still in
effect and you’ll receive a substantial
discount. With a multiple-year con­tract, you’re assured of fhture service
at today’s prices.

PatisandAccessories

800-626-2002

Individuals qualifled to service their

own appliances can have needed

parts or accessories sent directly to
their home, free of shipping charge!
Our parts system provides access to
over 4’7,000 Genuine Renewal Parts ...
and all are fi.dly warranted. VISA,
MasterCard and Discover cards are
accepted.

User maintenance instructions
contained in this booklet cover proce­dures intended to be performed by
any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified ser­vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.

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WARRANTY

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

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WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED ● SWViCe ‘rips tOyour hOI’W tO

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to

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 the microwave oven

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.

teach you how to use the product.

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 Center”

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 original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

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

resetting of circuit breakers.

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

. Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANTOR IS /VOTRESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Part No. 164D2092P263 I

] Pub.

No. 39-4693 I

1-91 CG

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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