GE RVM225BL, RVM225WL Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Adapter Plugs

Muminum

Appliance Registration
Automatic Fan Feature

Auto Roast
Auto Roast Guide

Auto Simmer
Care and Cleaning

-,

Clock
Consumer Services

Control Panel

Cooking by Temperature
Cooking by Time

Cooking Complete Reminder 10
Cooking Guide

Defrosting by Time
Defrosting Guide

Delayed Cooking

Foil

25

4, 19,21

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17

17

23-26

27

8,9

15

12

22

14

21

11

Heating or Reheating Guide 20
Hold Time

Important Phone Numbers 27

Impo~t

Installation
Light Bulb Replacement

Microwaving Tips

Minute Cook Feature

8

Model and Send Numbers 2
Popcorn

Power Levels

Precautions

Probe
Problem Solver

Reheat Feature
Timer

warranty

Safety Instructions 3–5

2.7.8.11.12.

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2&22

4,8, 10, 11, 15-17

Back Cover

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Use

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Exhaust Fan

Extension Cords
Features

Glossary of Microwave Terms 19
Grease Filter

Grounding Instructions

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YOU...

Before using your oven,
read this book

It is intended to help you operate It is important that we know
and maintain your new microwave the location of your microwave back of this book. It
oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include Please check with your supplier

your phone number): to be sure he has done so;

Consumer Affairs

Hotpoint
Apphance

Louisville, KY 40225

Park

careftiy.

Write down the model and

seri~

numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside

the

oven.

dso

These numbers are
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:

on the

Be sure your microwave Save
oven is registered.

oven should a
adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.

send in your Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card.
If you move, or if you are not

the

ongind

write to us, stating model and

send numbers.

This

apphce

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be certain that it is.

Write to:

Hotpoint

Range Product Service

AppIiace Park

Louisville, KY 40225

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you received a

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occur for minor operating problems that you

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purchaser, please

must be

re~tered.

damaged oven...

Model Number

Setiai

Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.

tiediately

(or builder) that sold you

contact the

d~er

the

oven.

tie

and money.

Before you

Check the Problem Solver in the

can correct yourself.

quwt

fists

All these things are
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.

G

Some

W-Radio intetierence

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

smrdl

service...

causes of

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5

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

HRST,

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

r=son

some

you are not happy
with the service you receive,
here are 3 steps to follow for
further help.

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

dl

write

the details-including

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint

Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 40225

●

Make sure d 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

metdic

trim or

gl=e

with a metilic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”

●

M

you are not
sure if a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test:

Place
in the oven both
the tish you are
testing and a glass
measuring cup
filled with 1

CUP

of
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.

~ALLY,

if your problem is still

not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

pleasd,

20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, ~ 60606

●

Paper

toweh,

can

be used to cover dishes in order to retain

waxed paper and plastic wrap

moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can escape.

●

Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging.

●

Steam

butids

tightly covered by a skin or membrane.

Check the Cooking Guide.

up pressure in foods which are

Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.

H

you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make

sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

6

Variable power levels add flexibility to your

The

microwave cooking.
microwave oven can be compared to the surface
units on a range. HIGH (Power Level 10) or full

power is the fastest way to cook

100% power. Each power level gives you microwave
energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is
microwave energy

3090

energy
A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need

additionti

or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done

HGH

on
more evenly
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power
level when cooking foods that have a tendency to
boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

of the time.

attention such as frequent stirring, rotating

(Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook

ad

with less attention given to stirring

power levels on your

and

gives you

7090

of the time. Power Level 3 is

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles
give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat

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inside of the food. An example of this is shown

to
with Power Level 3—the defrost cycle. If ticrowave
energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would
cook before the inside was defrosted.

Here are some examples of uses for various power
levels:

PO~R LE~L

High 10

Medium 7

Medium 5

3

Low

warm

1

BEST USES

Fish, bacon, vegetables,

boiling

liquids.

Gentie

cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles
and reheating.

Slow cooking and tenderizing
such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.

Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.

Keeping food warm without

overcooking; softening

o~

butter.

AUTO~TIC

This microwave oven has m automatic fan feature to The fan will automatically turn off when the intemd
protect it from too much heat rising from
or range beneath it. It
speed if it senses too much heat.

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
microwave.

automaticrdly

intemd

turns on at a low

parts of the

the cooktop

FAN

~Am

parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more
after the range and microwave controls have been
turned off.

7

YOUR TOUCH

The Touch Control Panel Wows you to set the oven controls with
the touch of a finger.

It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

CO~ROL P~L

1.

DISPLAY.

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

2.

T~

Power

T~

3.
of time using automatic Power Level 10 (High).

POPCORN.

4.
microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
No need to touch START,
immediately.

5.

MINUTE COOK.

1 through 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No

to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

6.

NMER

cooking time, defrosting time, time of day,

temperature, power level or food weights for
Auto Defrost.

START.

7.
pad to start the oven.

8.

PO~R LEWL.

mother

from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for cooking
or Power

~NT

9.
fan speeds.

Displays time of day, time or

DEFROST.

bvel

COOK.

PADS.

After dl selections are made, touch this

power level number if you want to change

kvel

FAN.

Genfle

thawing at automatic

3 (Low).

Microwave for a selected

Touch this pad to cook prepackaged

tie

oven will start

Touch the number pads

Touch these pads to enter

Touch this pad before entering

3 (Low) for defrosting.

Press HI, LO or OFF for the different

mount

n=d

10. TEMP COOK.

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

11. AUTO ROAST.

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

REHEAT.

12.
reheating of a variety of foods using different
times and power levels.

CLOCK.

13.
check time of day while microwaving. To set

f~st

clock,
of day. For example, if time is
pads 1,3 and O and
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or
change time, simply repeat above process.

14.

CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF.

number pad to turn the clock display on or off.

The Clock Display
while a cooking feature is in use.

TIMER.

15.

It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding
period after defrost or as a delay timer before time
or temperature cooking.

CLEANOFF.

16.
oven and erases

LIGHT.

17.

Use the temperature probe to

and

maintains that temperature

CLEAWOFF pad,

Insert probe. Touch this pad,

witi the automatic

Use Reheat feature for quick

Touch this pad to enter time of day or

touch CLOCK pad and then enter time

1:30,

touch number

“1:30”

will appear in display.

Touch the O

OtiOff feature cannot be used

This

feature uses no microwave energy.

men

touched, it shuts off the

dl

settings (except time of day).

Touch ON to turn on the

stiace

light.

When You Plug

me

display panel displays 6’88888,” “18
and dl of the oven functions. After 15 seconds,
lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper

portion. Touch the

ad

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

pad.

in

the Oven

CLEAWOFF

pad, set the Clock

POWR”

dl

8

“PRObE” Appears on the Display:

●

Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or

Cook function is being used.

Q

Probe is not securely seated in oven wdl receptacle.

Temp

E=RF=D~MPCOOK

WW MS. DEF mME ID COOE

NO SOUND

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TIME

COOK

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mm

guide behind door

mintie wok

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use probe

1

use probe

4

4

ON

light

OFF

vent

LO

fan

OFF

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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

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1.

Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be

securely latched for oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield.

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in oven.

4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must
be securely inserted into receptacle before oven

will

start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.

5. Temperature Probe. Use with
Auto Roast functions only.

Screen allows

Temp

Cook and

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

CLEAWOFF

pad.

Temp

Cook and

6. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.

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

7. Hood Controls.

Vent Fan.

Surface Light. Press ON or OFF.

8. Grease Filters.

9.

Cooktop

10. Automatic Cooking Guide.

11. Oven Floor.

NOTE:

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

This is to certify
that this unit has
been tested in
conformance
with

Bulletin No. 21O.

Press HI, LO or OFF.

Light.

Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven

C.F.M.

at 0.10 WG

Vert.

300
300 Her.

AMCA

light

SONES

7.2

6.8 Her.

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are

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HOW TO USE

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The

Ttier

The Timer has 3 timing functiom:

● It operates as a minute timer.

●

It ean be set to

● It

an

be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

The Timer operates without microwave energy.

How to

Step 1:

Step 2: Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes
and no seconds).

Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
down.

Touch

The

How to

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook

for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

Take casserole from freezer md place in oven.

TIME

DEFROST

delay cooking.

Ttie

a

T~ER

timer

signrds

Defros$

3-Mnute

pad.

when time is up.

Hold and

Step 2: Touch_

DE~OST

Phone

The

pad.

Cm

Cook

a

m

I

u

Step 3:

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

LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for

POWR

Using a Holding

The

Timer can
time” between microwave cooking functions. The
time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and
99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe
found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.

Progrti

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch either
ROAST and enter cook time, temperature or code.
Touch
cooking.

cooking, be sure probe is in food.

Timer will count down to zero and cooking
will begin.

~ER

dso

ng

T~E

and enter number of minutes to delay

men

The

be used to program a “holding

Delayed Cooking

COOK,

delaying

Step 4:

time by touching

TEMP

COOK or AUTO

Temp

Cook or Auto

Touch START.

Set standing or hold

~ER

pad.

Roast

m

Step

5: Touch 1,0,0

TIME
COOK

o

Step 7:

cooking time.

o

Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of

START

and

O to hold for 10 minutes.

Step 6:

Step

each function is automatically
performed, oven display shows

instructions entered and the
function.
oven signals and flashes “End.”

Touch

8:

Touch START. As

T~E

men

COOK pad.

time is up,

the

11

COOmG

Thne

Cook

Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time.

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

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

Step 1:

CUp

water, add

1 teaspoon of
instant coffee
and Sti to
dissolve. Use a
cup that has no
metal decoration
and is microwave-safe (refer to the Microwaving Tips
section). Place cup in oven and close door.

n

Fi~

a

2/3 full of

TIME

COOK

Step 3:

1

and O for 1 minute.

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v,

Step 2:

Select your time. Touch pads 1,0

Touch

WE

—

COOK pad.

BY

I

o

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‘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” below.)

Step

4: Touch the START pad.

START

a

Step

5:

men

time is up, the oven signals and flashes

“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6:

If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply

close the door and press START to resume cooking.

If there is not time remaining on the timer you must

reset the timer to resume cooking.

Open the door.

How to

1. Press

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

Chmge

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PO~R

Power Level

COOK.

LEWL.

The Minute Cook
The Minute Cook feature

1-5

minut=.

To Minute Cook your food or beverage:

m

The oven will

signrd

Fmture

is

a short-cut method

Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes

5

of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch

the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to
touch START, the oven will

and turn off automatically when finished.

12

to set time for

SM

immediately.

PoPcom

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

Step 1:

microwave popcorn.

How

If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,
there is a simple adjustment you can make.

Touch the
pad and then
immediately touch
number pad 9. A plus

sign will appear on the
display beside the word
“POP”. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more
cooking time is being provided.

No need to touch

immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to
touch 9, touch the

Remove the outer wrapper from the

to

Adjust the Popcorn

POXORN

1=( 1-11-(

1

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E

STMT, the oven will start

CLEAWO~

Progra

pad and begin again.

ody

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A

to

Protide

Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
by the package instructions. Close oven door.

POPCORN

Step 3:

No

will start immediately.

Touch POPCORN pad.

need to touch START, the oven

a

a Shorter or Longer Cook

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is
another adjustment you can make.

Touch the POPCORN
pad and then immediately
touch number pad 1. A
minus sign will appear on
the display beside the
word “POP”. The minus
sign indicates 20 seconds less
cooking time is being provided.

No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately. If the oven beeps before you were able to
touch 1, touch the

CLEWO~

E

The

1=[1-ll=t

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pad and begin again.

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13

DEFROS~G

Tbe

Defrost (Power Level 3)

Time Defrost is designed for

frozen food and is one of the great
a microwave oven.

Use the Time Defrost setting to
such as bread, roils, vegetables,
dinners.

“

Power level 3 is automatically set when you press

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DEFROST pad, but you may change this for

more flexibility.

●

See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press

4. Select power.

5. Press START.

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DEFROST.

POWR

LEVEL.

speedy thawing of

advantigw

quic~y

thaw foods

fiits

and frozen

of

BY

To become better

_

acqutited

with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
following the steps below.

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

metrd.

DEFROST

o

Step

Step 2: Touch

TIME

3:

Select one half of the

~ME

DEFROST.

toti

defrosting time
recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.

Step 4: Touch START.

the

o

START

cycle is

signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.

completed, the oven

Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining

hdf

men

md

of

defrosting time and touch START.

Step

6:

men

the oven signals and flashes “End,”

open the door, remove the package and

sepmate

strawberries to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

should be
or vented,
directed by package. Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially uncovered.

Q

Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be

defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

Qumtions nd

Q. When I press START, I hear a

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).

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food has partially defrosted, as

Answers

dtil,

thumping

●

For even

some foods need

defrosting.

t;’

e

be broken up or
separated part of
the way through
the defrosting-time.

●

Check

tie

Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

●

Foods that spoil easily, such as mi~, eggs, fish,

stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria.

Q. Can I defrost

A. Yes,

but they will need more frequent attention

than usual. Raise

sma~ items in a hurry?

the

power level after entering
the time by touching the desired power level pad.
Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in

10

about 1/2; Power Level

cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.

14

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness

for many foods.

Use Temp Cook to cook a variety of foods to the
desired
setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen
foods and foods which are
precisely with the probe.

ftished

food temperature. The Time Cook

difflcdt

to cook

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer
that gauges the
(Its appearance may vary from picture shown.) The

probe must be used when using Temp Cook or Auto
Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in
the Automatic Roasting section.

intemd temperature of your food.

Temp Cook takes the guesswork out of cooking,
because the oven automatically switches to “Hold”
setting after reaching the preset food temperature
and maintains that temperature until you touch the

CLEAWOFF

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

pad.

How to Temp Cook a

Step 1:

securely in oven

Step

m

Insert temperature probe

wrdl.

Step

TEMP

COOK

o

use probe

3: Touch 1,6 and O for

Step 4: Touch

pad. Touch 5 for medium power.

Close the door.

RoUed

2: Touch TEMP COOK pad.

160°F.

Beef Rib Roast to Medium

and

attach probe

POWR

LEVEL

Cooking Tips

●

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.

Step

5: Touch the START pad.

If

intemd

START

D

Step

6:

men 160°F.

and

display “Hold.” The oven will then hold the

temperature.

is less than
show “COOL”; if temperature is

90°F.

temperature counting up.

is reached, the oven

Step

pad to stop the cycle.

temperature of the roast

90°F.,

display will

or above, display shows

will

sound

7: Touch the

CLEAWOFF

m

Step 8:

●

●

Remove probe and food from the oven.

Cover foods loosely for moisture

even heating.

Insert the probe

area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the

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

horizontily

contiol

and quick,

into the center meaty

hande

Questions and Answers

Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on the display after I

touched the START pad?

A.

“PRObE”

end of the probe securely into the receptacle in
the oven wdl or if you touch the TEMP COOK
pad and forget to use the probe.

will flash if you don’t seat the cable

Can I leave my probe in the oven

Q.

inserted in food?

A. No,

if it touches the oven wall, it may damage

the oven.

ifit’s

not

15

AUTO~TIC

ROAS~G

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook

to the desired serving temperature.
Cook, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast
uses up to 3 power settings which

switch during roasting, thus providing even,

resdts

tender cooking

Prepafig

Place tender beef
roast in cooking in cooking bag
bag on trivet in
microwave-safe microwave-safe
dish. (Refer to
package instructions
for proper use of
cooking bag.) Insert
probe through cooking bag
center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make
sure the
sides of the oven.

Roasts for Auto

hande does not touch the food or top or

without overcooking.

horizontily

Udike Temp be roasted until specified

automatidly

Roastig

into the

Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should
reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved

by time.

Place pork roast
and place in
dish.

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

receptacle on

oven

wrdl.

intemrd

temperatures are

How to Roast Beef to

Step 1:

pad. Touch number pad 1. Touch
START. (See the Auto Roast
Guide for complete

recommended codes.)

NOTE:

the AUTO ROAST

pad during cooking,

the meat’s

temperature will be

displayed. (“COOL” will

be displayed until meat reaches

released, doneness code reappears on the display.

4 beeps and

flashes on the display

when it’s time to turn the

roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door and

touch START.

the signal whether or not roast is turned over.)

Touch AUTO ROAST

fist

By touching

intemd

‘~URn”

(NOTE:

Medim

AUTO

ROAST

of

Oven continues to cook after

n

90°F.) men

pad is

CODE

1

Step

3:

Mer

a
pre-programmed
food temperature is
reached, oven beeps
4 times and
appears on the display.

Step

4: Food will be
held at this temperature
for 60 minutes. The
oven then beeps 4 times
and “End” appears.

“HOLd”

CDDE I

16

Auto Roast Guide

●

Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe

dish. (Refer to package ins~ctions for proper use
of cooking bag.)

●

.hsert probe as described in the Automatic Roasting

section.

Minimum End

Food Code
Beef (5

lb. max.)

Tender

Pork (5 lb.

bin

Podtry

Turkey Breast

(hsert

into meatiest area)

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F., and
hold at that temperature until done.

Auto Roast as explained

::::::l’e

Roasting section.

Display shows

and “CODE 4.”

Roast
Medium

WeU

Roast

(6

probe

max.)

lb.

max.)

hotiontiy

“SIM”

m

;

2

3 185°F.

Temp.

160°F.
170°F.

170°F.

CODE

Approx me

(minu-

per pound)

15-23

2%30

23-30

1619

Oven

switches to
at 180°F., and continues
holding at 180°F. until
you remove food and
touch

CLEAWOFF

pad. H stirring is

recommended, you can restart oven by touching the

START pad again. Touch
oven off.

Hold* Doneness

tiutes

0

5-1o

10

10-15

HoM

I-IL’L

1

CLENOFF

Dispky

-L

WLL

~L

~1

pad to turn

{q

CODE

Automatic Simmer Guide

Find

Food

Beef

Pot

Roast

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

Broiler~rver

Htiork

Roast

soup

StocWegetable

Split Pea

Tem~.

180°F.
180°F.

180°F.
180°F.

180°F.

180°F.
180°F.

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Approx. Doneness

Timaours

I

Display

5-7
5-8

4-6 I SIM

3-4 SIM

4-6

7-10 SIM

5-7

SIM
SIM

SIM

SIM

Commenb

Add

enough liquid to
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
from below end and parallel to leg.
Same procedure as above.

Add 4 cups liquid.

Make sure that vegetables and meat ae covered by liquid.
Stir every 3 hours.
Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches.
Stir after 3 hours.

tiquid.

just

cover meat. If adding vegetables,

Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh

Tum

over after 1/2 of time.

17

The Reheat feature is a short-term program to
automatically reheat a previously cooked food.
The oven turns off automatically after a preset
amount of time.

Touch just 3 pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat

mmy

popular foods. See the Reheat Guide below.

Reheat

The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many
popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6

(see Reheat Guide below).

Step 1: Touch

REHEAT

o

Step 2:

food
Step 3: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and turn

off automatically when finished.

Reheat

Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a

~OUp.

Gtide

Code

1

2

Display

PASTA

MEATS

RE~AT

Serving

Size

1–3
1–3

pad.

Time per

Serving Foods Recommended

2 min. 10 sec. Pasta

1 min. 30 sec.

To Reheat More Than One

Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you heat up to three
servings. To add more
number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START.

bee; selecte~.

The serving size may even be changed or added
after touching START. Just touch number pad

“SERV”

show that serving size has been changed.

and a number will be displayed briefly to

Meats, casseroles, pizza

tha

one serving, just touch

I

Sefing

2

or

3.

3
4 BEV
5
6

18

VEGS

SAUCE

PLATE

1–3
1-3
1-3

1 min. 15 sec.
1 min. 30 sec.
1 min. 15 sec.

3 min. 45 sec.

Fruits and vegetables
Beverages

Sauces and gravies

2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each

GLOSSARY OF

~CROWAW mmS

M

men adap~

best to start with a
the food
adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that
require browning or crisp, dry surfaces
cook better in

●

Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry

recipes for the microwave, it

f~

shodd

look and taste ti help when

re@ar

recipe.

ovens.

mowing

ti

is

how

and

seafood, microwave well.

●

Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and

candies, are suitable for microwaving because of

their high fat and sugar content.

●

Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to

1/3. Check food after

-mum

time to avoid

overcooking.

●

Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for

flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.

●

Seasonings may need to be reduced.

Sdt

meats and

vegetables after cooking.

and

Covering. In both regular baking

microwave

cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more

h

even heating and reduce cooking time.

regtiar
ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape.
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Mer

Venting.

covering a dish with plastic wrap,
you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 comer so
excess steam can escape.

Arranging Food in Oven. When baking in regular
ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or

can

flow

Mound

potatoes, so hot air

them. When
microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that

d] sides are exposed to microwave energy.

Stirring.

the

you stir cooked portions from the outside to
Foods that

k

range-top cooking, you stir foods up from

bottom to heat them

rquire

evefly.

constant stirring will need only

When microwaving,

tie

center.

occasional stirring when microwaving.

~rning

foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can

Over.

In range-top cooking, you turnover

directiy

contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is
often needed during defrosting or when cooking
certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.

Standing Time. When you cook with regular ovens,
foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to

ftish

cooking or to set. Standing time is especially
important in microwave cooking. Note that a
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

h

Shielding.

a regular oven, you shield chicken
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning.
When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to

the

shield thin parts, such as
on poultry, which would cook before

tips of wings and legs

larger

parts.

Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the
microwave oven or

touching

the

side of the

meti

oven or foil that is not molded to food.

Prick Foods to Release Pressure.

Steam builds up
pressure in foods that-are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane.
before regular oven cooking), egg

Wck foods, such as potatoes (as you do

yoks

and

chicken

livers, to prevent bursting.

Rotating.

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the
oven helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn,
turn the dish until the side that was to

the

oven is to

front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn

until the side that was to the back of

the side.

the

back of the

the

the

oven is to

dish

Density of Food.

k

both regular

btig and

microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,
take longer to cook

tbm light, porous foods, such as

rolls, bread or pieces of cake.

Round Shapes. Since

microwaves penetrate foods

to about 1 inch from top, bottom and sides, round

evetiy.

shapes and rings cook more
more energy and may overcook. This may

Corners receive

dso

happen when cooking in a regular oven.

Delicacy.

Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings
to avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very
moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy
is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven
in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand
so it heats evenly.

Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.
Pieces that are
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce

sirnilm

in size and shape cook more

the

power

setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food. k both

cook faster than thick areas. This

types of cooking, thin areas

can

be

contro~ed

in

microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside

the

edge and thin pieces in

Starting Temperature.

center.

Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the
temperatures at which you normally store the foods.

Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small
amounts usually take less time than large amounts.
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where

tie

time is directly related to

SheH

(on models so equipped). Use

than

more

you are

1 dish at a time. Take the shelf out when

not using it.

number of servings.

tie

shelf to heat

19

~A~G

NOTE:

Use

OR

Power

RE~AT~G

hvel

High (10) udess otherwise noted.

G~E

1.

Directions below are for heating or reheating

foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use
microwave-safe cookware.

2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean
sandwiches,

3.

Bubbhng

last to heat. Foods

gridde foods and baked items.

around edges of dish is

hated

to

norrnd,

160°F.

to

165°F.

tieady-cooked

since the center is

will provide safe,

tie

Item

Bake~

Foods

Cake,

~offee de, dou~uti,

nut or fruit bread

Dinner

rok, mtins

Me: fmit,

nut or custard; 1 slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie

(use minimum time for custard)

sweet

ro~s,

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal
taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.

4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming
food is heated throughout.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure

it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

I I

Amomt

1 piece

9

inch cake or

12 roils or doughnuts

1

6 to 8

1 slice

9 inch pie

Power Level Time

Low (3)

Low (3) 2 to

Medium (5) 1/4 to 1/2 min.
Medium (5)

Meal-High (7)

1/4 to 1/2 min.

4 min.

1 to 2 min.
1/2 to 1 min.

3 to 5 min.

Beverages

Coco&

other

tik based drirdsa

Coffeq

other water-based drinks

(6 oz. per cup)

(6 oz. per cup)

to 2 cups

1

to 2 cups

Meal-High (7)

2 to 4 min.
2 to 3 min.

1

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces
Hamburgers or
Hot dogs and

Rce

and paati (23-3/4 cup

Saucy,

mdn dish=:

chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc.

Steaks,

Aops,
~dy-sliced

Topped or

Tip: Cover saucy main

When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of

meatioaf

sausag=

ribs, meat

meat (3 to 4 oz.

tied

(4 oz.

per serving)

per serving)

chop

suey,

spaghetti, creamed chicken,

(3/41

cup per serving)

pi-

per serving)

with sauce

dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper.

(Z3-3/4

cup per serving)

mat

slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.

1 to 2 pieces
1 to 2 servings

1

to

2

1 to 2 servings
1 to 2 servings

1 to 2

servings
1 to 2 servings
1 to

2 servings

Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)

1

to 2 min.
1 to 2 min.
1 to 1% min.
1 to 2 min.

2 to 4 min.

1%

to 2ti min.

1 to 2 min.

2 to 4 min.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat

plus 2 vegetables

Tip:

Cover plate of food

witi

wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese

Moist

etc. in bun (1/3 cup per serving)

Tip:

Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

~ng:

~ing:

Sloppy

with 2 slices

Joes,

of bread

barbecue, ham salad,

soups

~-k-based

Water-based (6 oz.

Tip: Cover

Vegetables

L=rge

Mashed (1/2

Smd piecm:

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

(6 oz.

per serving)

per serving)

soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

pieces or whole:

cup per serving)

peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per serving)

asparagus spears,

com

20

on the cob, etc.

1 plate

1 to 2 servings

1

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

1

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings
1 to 2 servings
1 to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)

3 to 4 min.

1 to 2 min.
1

to

2 min.

1%

to 4 min.

1X

to 3 min.

1 to 3 min.

2 to 4 min.

1X

to 3 min.

1.

Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without

unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food
in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using

Rfrost

(3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as

b~f,

lamb and ved roasts, use Warm (l).

fmt hdf

2. After
food. Turn food
if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.

of defrosting time, unwrap package and check

over,

if necessary; break apart or separate

f~d

3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before

4. When defrosted, food
If still

shghfly

stand a few minutes.

icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let

should

be cool but softened in

cooting.

rdl

areas.

Food

Breads, Cakes

Bread,

sweet

(approx.

bum or

rous

12 oz.)

rok

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

(1 piece)

Ttie

1 min.
3 to 5 min.

Fish and Setiood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

F~efi,

frozen (1 lb.)

Shel~sh,

(1 lb.)

Fruit

small

pieces

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Plastic pouch—1 to 2
(10-oz. package)

Meat

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon

(1 lb.)

Franks (1 lb.)

Ground
Roast:
Steaks,

mat

(1 lb.)

beef, lamb, veal, pork

chops and

cuflets

7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.

3 to 6 min.

3 to 5 min. per lb.
3 to 5 min.

5 to 7 min.

12

to 16 min. per lb.

6 to 8 min. per lb.

Co-en@

Rearrange after half of time.

Place block in casserole.
of time.

Place unopened package in oven.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be

sepsrated.

Turn meat over after first half of time.
Use Power
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first

of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time,
separate pieces with table knife.

Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

bvel

Warm (l).

Turu

over and

breakup

Ut

stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

ht

stand to complete defrosting.

after first half

hdf

Poultry

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

Cut UP

(2%

to

3

Ibs.)

CMcken,

(2fi

Cornish hen

~rkey

whole

to 3

lbs.)

breast (4 to 6

lbs.)

16 to 20

18 to 22

8

to 14 min. per lb.

6

to 10 min. per lb.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after
of time. After second
dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary.
minutes to finish defrosting,

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After
turn chicken over.

cool

water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

run
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after

of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After

fwst

half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil.

hfrost

for second

to complete defrosting.

hrdf

of time, separate pieces and place in cooking

fust hdf

Shieid wm

hdf

areas with foil. To complete defrosting,

of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator

of time, unwrap and

frrst hdf

ht

stand a few

fwst hdf

21

Vegetables

NO~:

Use Power Uvel

COO~G

Mgh

G~E

(10)

udess

otherwise notd.

Vegetible

(frozen

s-)

B-

(fresh green)
(frozen

~n)

(frozen

tima)

Beets
(fresh, whole)

Broccofi

(fresh cut)
(fresh

S~~)

(frozen, chopped)
(frozen spears)

Cabbage

(fresh)

(wedges)

carro~

(fresh,

sficed)

(frozen)

Ca~ower
(flowerets)

(fish,

whole)

(frozen)

corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on
(fresh)

(frozen)

~ed,

(frozen)

Pm

(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)

POW-

(fresh,

white)
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)

Spbcb

(fresh)

(frozeu

and

Squash

(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
or butternut)

tie

v~etablea

CUkd

chopped

I@

cob

Amomt

1 lb.

1O-OZ. package

1

lb.

cut in
1O-OZ. package

10+2.

1

bunch

1 bunch
1 bunch

1O-OZ. package

1002. package

1 medium head (about 2 lbs.)

1 lb.

100z.

1 medium head
1 medium head

1O-OZ. package

100z.

1 ear
2 to 6 ears

10+z.

2 lbs. unshelled

10+z.

4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)

1 (6 to 8

10 to 16

10+z.

1 lb.

1

to 2 squash

(about 1

hdf

package

(1%

to 1% lbs.)

(Ifi to 1% lbs.)

package

package

package

package

OZ.

each)

OZ.

package

sticed

lb.

each)

me

7 to 9 min.,

Md-Mgh (7)

5 to 7 min.

10 to 12 min.
6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 min.

18 to 22

8 to 10 min.

10 to 13 min.
5 to 7 min.

5 to 7 min.

9 to 11 min.
8 to 10 min.

7 to 9 min.

5 to 7 min.

10 to 14 min.

10 to 17 min.

5 to 7 min.

5 to 7 min.

3 to 4 min.
per

5 to 6 min.
3 to 4 min. per ear

5 to 7 min.

10

5 to 7 min.

10

3 to 4

5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.

5 to 7 tin.
8 to 11 min.

tin.

W

to 12 min.

to

12 min.

min.

Comments

In

lfiqt.

oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
Rotate dish after
In lqt. casserole.

In

l%q~

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

h

l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

In 2qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
Rotate dish after
In lqt. casserole.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In 1%-or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

3-qt.

In 2- or

lfi-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In
In

Iqt. casserok,

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In lqt. casserole,

h

l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If com

husk use,no

is in

1/4 cup water.
Place in 2qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.

hdf of time.

k

lqt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

k

lqt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

P&l

and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel on
oven floor, 1 inch apart in circular arrangement.

ht

stand 5 minutes.

In 2qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In lqt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

[n l%qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Cut

in hdf and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.
oblong glass baking dish, place squash
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

hdf of time.

hdf of time.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

place 2

water; if com has been husked, add

Rearran

tablespns

place

2 tablespoons water.

ge

after

htiof

R~ge after

Sdr

after

water.

time.

htiof

time.

cut-sidedown.

22

Keep your oven clean and sweet- Don’t use sharp-edged

smelling.

a few minutes after cooking helps outside oven walls can be

air

out the inside. An occasional
thorough wiping with a solution
of baking soda and water keeps
the inside fresh.

Opening the oven door on your oven.

scratched. The control panel
can be damaged.

BE

CERTA~

BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF

T~S OWN.

The

POWER IS

utens~

inside and

0~

How to Clean the

Walls and floor.

witi a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.

Remove greasy spatters with a
with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on
oven walls.

CLE~R

MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside).

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

ABWSIVES,

OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY
DAMAGE

~VER

ON ANY PART OF YOUR

Window: Wipe up spatters daily

SUCH AS

THE

SURFACE.

How to Clean the

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap
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.

Imide

Some spatters can be removed

sudsy

cloth, then rinse

USE A

COM~RCW

dl

soil. DO NOT USE

CLEmG

POWDERS

OVEN

WL

Ouhide

and

Specird

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

After using Bon

thoroughl

Bon Am brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such
as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

Door Surface.

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.

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

note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish:

Ami@

brand cleanser.

Arni@

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

, following instructions on can. Do not use

J

When cleaning surfaces of door and

If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and

If

sudsy

23

LIG~

B~B ~PLACEmm

Cooktop

To replace

cooktop
f~st discouect

power at main
fuse or circuit
breaker panel

or

pti

Remove screw on right side of light compartment
cover and lower cover until it stops.

Light

light,

plug.

REMOVE SCREW

Oven Light

Be sure bulbs to
be replaced are

cool before
removing. Break
the adhesive
gently unscrewing
the bulbs. Replace
with 40-watt
incandescent bulbs ~B02X4253) available from
your

Hotpoint
(40SllN/1),

hardware stores, may

tight

Raise

Connect electrical power to microwave oven.

sed by

\

supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs

which are available in supermarkets and

rdso

be used for replacements.

compartment cover and replace screw.

To replace your
disconnect power at main fuse
or circuit breaker panel or
plug.

Remove the top @l by
taking out the 2 screws that hold
it in place.

oven light,

fwst

pu~

Next, remove the single screw

nem

located above door
of oven that secures light housing.
Replace burned-out bulb with
a 30-watt incandescent bulb

(W02X4235),

your

Hotpoint

available horn

supplier.

center

Clean off the

hood surfaces often. Use a solution
of warm water and detergent.
About 1 tablespoon of ammonia
may be added to the water. Take
care not to touch the filters and
enamel surfaces with this solution;
ammonia will darken

grease and

meti.

dust on

24

This appliance must be grounded.

k

the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This

apptiance

power cord having a grounding

wire with a grounding plug.

plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly instiled and

grounded.-(Fig.

WARN~G–ImproWr

use

of the

result in a

The

e~ust

meti

filters which collect grease.

up through

to the outside.

is equipped with a

The

1)

gounding Plug can

fisk

of

el~~tic-shock.

hood

feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two

men

the fan is operated, air is drawn

the

falters and is then discharged through the provided venting

PREFERRED
METHOD

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+

n

Ensure proper ground

Fia.

1

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Consult a

service
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to

whether the appliance is properly

grounded.

exists before use

audified

tectician

elecrncian

if the grounding

or

mere

a standard 2-prong wdl
receptacle is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with

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a properly grounded 3-prong
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

Do

not use an

with this appliance.

appfiance.

etiension

w

Remable

The grease

operate the microwave without the filters in place. In situations where
flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters will stop the entry
of flames into the unit.

To Remove Grease

To remove

grasp the “finger hold”
on the filter and slide to
the rear.

downwad and to the

front.
drop out.

Grease Filters

filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never

grease

f~ter,

men

pull filter

The

filter will

Ftiter

To Clean and Replace Grease

To clean grease falter, soak it ad then

in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use

-onia

darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.

Wse,

To replace

slot on the back of the opening.

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

or ammonia products because they

shake and remove moisture before replacing.

grwe

METAL

FILTER

filter, slide the

coo~op

LIGHT

MtiAL

I

FILTER

Ftiter

agitate filter

filter

in the frame

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25

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Charcoal

There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available for models that are not vented
to the outside. Filter Kit model
Ask for part

Ftiter fit

~02X9883.

(for some models)

JX81A

can be ordered

horn

your

Hotpoint

supplier.

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●

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may occur while operating at power levels other
than high.

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Upon request, we will provide
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YOUR HOTPOINT MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

I

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR
For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge,

patis

your home to repair or replace

ptiof tie

faib

microwave oven that

because of a manufacturing

defect.
LIMITED

ADDrnONAL

FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through fifth year

from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a

rephcement magnetion ti&

magnetron tube fails because of a

manufacturing defect. You pay for
the service trip to your home and
service labor charges.

Staple sales slip or

here. Proof of original purchase date

is

needed to obtain

II

WARRANN

and service labor in

any

if the

cancelled

check

sewice

under warranty.

This warranty is extended to

the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products

purchased for
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
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service
by our

Facto~ Semice

by our authorized Customer

sewicers

hours.
Should your appliance need

servicing, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GEZARES
(800432-2737).

ordina~

D.C.

home use in

In Alaska the

sem.ce

shop

wiH

be provided

Centers or

Care”

during normal working

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to

To know what your legal rights are in your state,

you.

This warranty gives

fufiher

If

Manager+onsumer

●

Service trips to your home to teach● Replacement of house fuses or

you how to use the product.
Read your Use and

If you

~hen

have any questions

tim

material.

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

GE Answer Ce~te~

800.626.2000
consumer information

sewice

reseting

●

Failure of the

other than its
used

●

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, Ws or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS
FOR

of circuit breakers.

Droduct

if it

is used for

~ntended pupe

mmmercially.

NOTRESPONSIBLE

CONSEQUEW DWGES.

. 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.

you

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

mnsult

your

IOMI

or state consumer affairs office or your state’s

Atiomey

General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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or

Part No. 164D2588P200
Pub. No.

11-93

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