GE RVM58 Use and Care Manual

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PRECAUTIONS

Help You. . .

Read this book carefully.

Itis 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. . .

Call, toll free:

The GE Answer Center’”

800.626.2000

consumer information service

or write: (include your phone

number); Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside

the oven on the upper left side. These numbers are also on the

Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your Microwave Oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model No.

Be sure your Microwave Oven is registered.

Itis important that we, the manufacturer, 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 pur-

chaser 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, KY 40225

If you received a damaged

oven. . .

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the Micro-

wave Oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service, check the Problem Solver on page 18. It

lists minor causes of operating problems that you can correct

yourself.

TO-AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE

ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this

oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is

important not to defeat or tamper

with the safety interlocks. (b) Do Not Place any object

between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue

to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The Oven Should not be

adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Serial No

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your Microwave Oven.

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

Optional Accessory

Available at extra-cost from your Hotpoint supplier.

JX80 Charcoal Filter Kit

Add for non-vented installation.

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Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS<?

Before Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 3,4

Features of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . 5

Touch Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Set the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6

Auto Roast&Chart . . . . . . . ...8.9

Time Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..10

Quick Set Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Temp Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..12

Hold/Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..13

Care of Your Oven . . . . . . ...14.15

The Exhaust Feature . . . . . . . . . . 16

Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . 17

The Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .. Back Cover

Microwaving Tips

● Makesure all utensils usedin

your microwave oven are labeled “suitablef ormicrowaving”. Check your Cookbook forspecific test to determine ’’microwave-safe” utensils.

● Paper towels, waxpaper, and

plastic wrap can beused tocover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

. Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating, or rearranging. Check your Cookbook for specific instructions.

● Some foods such as unshelled

eggsand hotdogs must be pierced toallow steamto escape during cooking.

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When using electrical appliances

basic safety precautions should be followed, including the

following: WARNING—TO reduce the risk

of burns, electric

injury to persons

shock, fire, or exposure to

excessive microwave energy:

● Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in this manual.

● Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 2.

● This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 17.

● For best operation, plug this

appliance into it own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

● Install or locate this appliance

only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

● Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

● Do not use outdoors.

● Do not immerse power cord

or plug in water.

● Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

● Do not let power cord hang

over edge of table or counter.

● Do not operate this appliance

if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

● This appliance should be ser-

viced only by qualified service

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

● As with any appliance, close

supervision is necessary when

used by children.

● See door cleaning instruc-

tions on page 14.

● To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible

materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties from

paper or plastic bags before

placing bag in oven. —Do not use your microwave

oven to dry newspapers.

—Paper towels and napkins, wax paper.

Recycled paper

products can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

not pop popcorn in your

—Do

microwave oven

unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

—Do not operate the oven while

empty to avoid damage to the

oven

and the danger of fire. If by

accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm

is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all

times—it saves energy and pro-

longs life of the oven. —If materials inside the oven

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

● Some products such as

whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars—may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

● Avoid heating baby food in

glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

● Don’t defrost frozen bever-

ages in

narrow neck bottles;

especially carbonated ones.

Even if the container is opened,

pressure

cause the

resulting

● Use metal only as directed in

Cookbook.

can build up. This can

container to burst,

in injury.

Metal strips as used on meat, roasts are helpful when used as shown in Cookbook.

dinners may be cooked in

TV metal trays. However, when using metal in microwave oven,

keep metal at least l-inch away from sides of oven.

● Cooking utensils may

become hot

because of heat transferred from the heated food. This is especially true if plastic wrap has been covering the top and handles of the utensil. Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.

● Sometimes, the oven floor

can become too hot to touch.

Be careful touching the floor during and after cooking.

● Do not use any thermometer

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

● Remove the temperature

probe from the oven when not using it

to cook with. If you leave

the probe inside the oven without

inserting it in food or liquid, and

turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven, and damage oven walls.

● Plastic Utensils—Plastic

utensils designed for microwave cooking are very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and utensils could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave plastics only “and use them” in strict compliance with the utensil manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty utensils to microwaving.

3) Do not permit children

to use plastic utensils without

complete supervision.

● When cooking pork follow

our directions exactly and always cook the meat to at least 170°.

This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it

will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.

● Boiling eggs (in and out of

shell) is not recommended for

microwave cooking. Pressure

can build up

inside egg yolk and

may cause it to burst, resulting

in injury.

● Foods with unbroken outer

“skin”

such as potatoes, hot dogs or sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and eggs (see above) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

● “Boilable” cooking pouches

and tightly closed plastic bags

should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in Cookbook. If they are not, plastic could burst dur-

ing or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal.

When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

THE HOOD:

● Have it installed and properly

grounded by a qualified installer. See

the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven.

● The vent fan in your Counter-

Saver’M oven will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature, page 7). While the fan is operating caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires

while the vent fan is in use. For this reason:

—Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.

Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized utensils and use high heat settings only when necessary.

—In the event of a grease fire,

smother flaming pan on surface

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

—Never flame foods under the oven with the vent fan operating

because it may spread the flames.

—Keep hood and grease filters clean,

according to instructions on pages 15 and 16, to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Features of Your Oven

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Door Handle. Oven doesn’t operate unless door

is securely latched. Door Latch. Push in to open door.

2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cook-

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

Plastic Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects the mode

4. stirrer which distributes microwave energy into the oven.

Oven Vent. Oven Light. Goes on when door is opened or

6. when oven is operating in any function.

Oven Floor.

Automatic Temperature Probe.

Use with Tem-

perature Cook and Auto Roast function

Receptacle for Temperature Probe.

Readout Display. During microwaving, shows

10.

cooking times in minutes and seconds, temperature in degrees, and power level or code, When oven is not in use, display shows time of day.

11.

Cooking Signal Lights. Light to show which

kind of cooking you’re setting or using.

12.

Clock. Oven will work without setting the clock,

but will not display time of day. (To set the Clock see the following page. )

13.

Function Pads. Use these to select a micro-

waving method—either cooking or Hold/Timer.

(See following page for brief explanation of

each. )

only.

14.

Number Pads. Touch these to enter Time or

Temperature, and Power Level or Auto Code.

15.

Power Level. To set or change Power Level,

touch this pad first, then number.

16.

Start. Always touch Start last after setting all other controls.

17.

Clear/Off. Stops the oven and erases all settings except time of day.

Quick Set Pad.

18.

quickly. Chart helps you select appropriate Code for popular foods.

Auto Roast Pad. Use this automatic cooking

19.

control for temperature cooking of meats. Temperature Probe must be used during Auto Roast function.

Grease Filters.

20. Cooktop Light.

21. Hood Controls:

22. Fan Switch. Press once for high and twice for

low speed. Press again for off.

Lamp Switch. Push and release for light. Model and Serial Numbers. Located inside

23.

oven at top left side.

Use to set time and power level

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Features of Your Microw

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.

With your microwave oven, you have the option of

using the Quick

and easy convenience cooking. Or you may make your own programs to suit your individualized cooking

Readout Display. Displays time of day, time ortem-

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

Temp Cook. Use the temperature probe to cook by u.sing a preset temperature. Oven shows temperature until preset temperature IS reached and then turns off. (See page 12.)

style.

Set or Auto Roast pads for quick

Time Cook. Microwave for a preset amount of time

~lslng automatic Power Level 10 or change power level after setting time. (See page 10.)

Quick Set. Use this pad as a short-cut method for entering cooking time, and power level. (See page

11.)

Number Pads. Touch these pads to enter Time, Temperature, Power Level, Quick Set digits, or Auto Roast Code number.

Start. Must touch this pad for oven to begin any functions.

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. (During cooking, touch this pad to see Power Level being used. )

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ave Touch Control Panel

Defrost. Gentle, more uniform thawing with little or

no attention at automatic Power Level 3, or change

power level after entering time. (See page 11.)

HoId/Timer. This feature uses no microwave energy while it functions as both a kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time or temperature cooking. (See page 13.)

~time of day while microwaving. TO set clock, first

~Auto Roast. Insert probe, touch this pad, and

Clock. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check

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 readout display. Touch START thus setting the clock. If you wish to reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

desired number pad for Code to temperature cook meat with automatic preset program.

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

erases all settings except time of day.

AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE

Cooking appliances installed under the oven might, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temp-

eratures high enough to overheat some internal

parts of the microwave oven. To prevent overheating from taking place, the vent

fan is designed to automatically turn on at low speed if excessive temperatures occur. Should this

happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave

oven controls have been turned off.

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Automatic Roasting .

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast is designed to use up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even tender cooking results without overcooking. -

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

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in microwave safe dish. Insert probe from front horizontally into center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Cover with wax paper.

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Poultry, pork or ham roasts need no trivet. Add % cup water to roast dish, cover with plastic wrap. (For cooking bag method, see cookbook.) Insert probe into center meaty area.

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. Complete information on preparing roasts for microwaving is in your Cookbook.

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Place meat with probe in oven. insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall.

How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium

Touch AUTO ROAST Pad. Cooking signal light

over Code flashes. Touch number pad 3. Touch START.

Oven monitors internal temperature, automatically switching to lower power as meat’s temperature rises. This prevents toughening or overcooking.

Light over Code shows on display. Readout displays internal food temperature.

After temperature is reached, oven signals and then shuts off.

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Auto Roast Chart

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

● Turn over when 80° (except pork) has been reached.

Beef

Tender Roast

Rare

2 80° Medium 3 Well 4 80°

Meatloaf

4 No Turn 170° 30-40

(loaf or round) Over

80°

125° 12-14 140° 170°

14-16 17-18

5-1o

10-15

5-1o

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Pork

Loin Roast

Precooked Ham

4 120° 170°

1 80° 115°

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8-20

7-19

5-1o

Poultry

Whole Chicken 5 80°

190°

3-15

(31b.)

(Insert probe into meatiest area of Inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg. )

Turkey Breast

(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area. )

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‘Recommended standing time before serving.

Q. Is It necessary to always cover

Questions and Answers

Q. Are there any particular trivets

that work better than others? A. Yes, flat glass trivets such as

lids or dish covers give more even

cooking results than plastic trivets.

Also, ceramic ridge-bottomed roasting dishes work well. Plastic trivets require meat to be turned over

more frequently because the grid design and legs allow the bottom of the meat to stay cooler as It cooks, than glass trivets do.

foods during Auto Roast? A. No, but. a loose covering helps

prevent spattering and hold moisture in food.

Q. Why was my roast not fully cooked even though the temperature on the readout was correct

and Auto Roast completed? A. When cooking with Auto Roast,

the temperature probe must be

inserted properly as fully described

in the Cookbook. After turning meat

over or rotating, the probe should

be checked to make sure it hasn’t

slipped or changed position.

Q. Last time I used Auto Roast I removed the roast from the oven to turn it over. When I replaced roast In oven and reconnected the meat probe, a lower temperature appeared. Why?

A. The oven and roast may have cooled to below the temperature when you removed it, or probe

may have been repositioned. Con-

tinue roasting and numbers will

soon count upward again.

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Cooking by Time”

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

The oven shuts off automatically.

Power Level 10 is automatically set for time cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See your Cookbook.

To become better acquainted with

TIME COOK function, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

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Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water

and add 1teaspoon of freeze dried

coffee. Use a cup that has no metal decoration. Place cup in oven and close door.

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Step 3: Select your time. Touch

1, 2 and O for a minute and 20secends. 1:20 and signal light above TIME COOK appear on display. If another Power Level is desired touch POWER LEVEL and the number, although Power Level 10 (HIGH) is preferred for this cup of coffee.

Step 4: Touch START. Time counting down shows on display.

Step 5: When time is up, oven sounds and oven, light, and fan shut off.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK. The display shows :0. Signal light above TIME COOK flashes. Power

Level 10 is automatically set in oven, but does not appear in display.

Questions and Answers

Q. I set my oven for the time called

for in the recipe but at the end of the time allowed, my dish wasn’t

done. What happened?

A. Since house power varies due

to time or location, many Time

Cook recipes give you a time range

to prevent overcooking. Set the

oven for minimum time, test the

food for doneness, and cook your

dish a little longer, if necessary.

Q. I want to cook my dish on a Power Level other than HIGH, what do I need to do?

A. To change the Power Level, touch the POWER LEVEL pad after entering desired cooking time. Enter the desired number and then touch START.

Q. Can I interrupt my Time Cook function to check the food?

A. Yes. To resume cooking, simply close the door and touch START. NOTE: Microwave power will not come on until you are ready. You must touch START for cooking to begin.

Q. I touched the number pads and selected my power level. When I touched START, however, my oven didn’tcome on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK pad must be touched before setting the number pads or else your oven will not begin cooking.

Q. I tried to change Power Level but the display changed back to cooking time. Why?

A. After touching Power Level pad ~;

you only have 4 seconds to enter the number. Try setting controls again.

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Quick Set & Defrost Controls

How to Use

Quick Set Control

Quick Set is a short-cut control for entering time

and the Power Level on your microwave oven.

Check the control panel or chart in the back of this book for specific codes.

To understand the Quick Set control, it is important to know what the numbers mean and what the sequence is. The first and second numbers, if setting a three digit Code, indicate the amount of time you desire; the last control entry number is always the Power Level. For example, 125 means 12 min-

How to Defrost

The Defrost setting is designed for even thawing necessary for large amounts of food and is one of the

most important advantages of a microwave oven.

. Power Level 3 is automatically

;

set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.

● See your Cookbook for the

complete defrosting chart.

To become better acquainted with the defrost functions, defrost fro-

zen pork chops by following the

steps below.

Step 1: Place package of frozen chops in the oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch DEFROST. Display

reads :0. Power Level 3 is automat-

ically set in oven but does not appear on readout. Signal light above DEF. flashes.

Step 3: Touch 8,0, and Ofor8 min-

utes. 8:00 and signal light above DEF. are displayed. If you wish to change Power Level, touch Power Level pad and then new number.

Step 4: Touch START. Time counts down on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and automatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turn package over, close door and repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4.

utes at Power Level 5. NOTE: Your oven can only be programmed to 99 minutes when using the Quick

Set control and the highest Power Level is

is represented by “O”. Code control entry, the first is time, the second is power level.

Step 1: Touch QUICK SET. Signal light above Code flashes.

Step 2: Enter the proper code into Quick Set control. For example, a recipe calling for 12 minutes cooking time at Power Level 10 would be 120. 120 appears on the display.

Step 3: Touch START. Signal light above TIME COOK shows as well as time counting down on display.

Step 6: When oven signals and shuts off, remove package and separate chops to finish defrosting.

When setting a two digit

10 which

Defrosting Tips

. Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

● For even defrosting, many foods

need to be turned over, rotated, or broken up part of the way through the defrosting time.

. Pre-packaged frozen dinners

can be defrosted and microwave

cooked. . Check your Cookbook for other

defrosting tips.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping noise. What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a

Power Level lower than HIGH.

Q. Can I Defrost small items in a hurry?

A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the Power Level after entering the

time by touching POWER LEVEL and 7 or 10. Power Level 7 cuts the time in %; power Level 10 cuts the time to lA. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

Q. Can I open the door during DEFROST to check on the progress of my food?

A. Yes. You may open the door at any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START.

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

A. Cookbook times are average. Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in your Cookbook. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, re-set your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

Q. When I enter a fourth digit using Quick Set control, nothing happens. What went wrong?

A. The oven WIII take only 2 or 3

numbers. If more are pressed, oven does not respond. Touch Clear/Off and begin again.

Q. Can I select a Power Level other than automatjc Power Level 3 for defrosting?

A. Yes. Some smaller foods may be defrosted quicker on higher Power

Levels but for even, carefree defrosting, Power Level 3 is suggested. Check the chart In the Cookbook for specific times and Power Levels.

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Cooking by Temperature

For many foods, internal temperature is the best

test of doneness.

Roasts or poultry are cooked to your preference when temperature cooking. Heating or reheating foods accurately to a serving temperature you desire is simple and easy.

TEMP COOK takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven shuts off automatically when the food is done.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food; it must be used when using TEMP COOK or AUTO ROAST. Follow the directions for use and insertion on page 8.

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How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe

as directed in Cookbook and at-

tach probe securely in oven wall.

Close the door.

readout display shows Oand signal Ilght above TEMP COOK flashes

Step 3: Touch 1, 3, 0 or 130°.130 shows on display. Power Level 10

is automatically set in oven but

does not appear on display.

Step4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for MEDIUM power. P-5 shows on display and then display reverts back to set finished temperature.

Step 5: Touch START. Display shows temperature of food count-

ing up.

Step 6: When 130° is reached, the oven sounds and automatically shuts off. Remove probe and food from the oven.

Cooking Tips . Use a lower power level setting;

it will heat more evenly even

though requiring more time.

● Be sure frozen food has been

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

● Always insert probe into the

center of meaty areas; take care

not to touch the fat or the bone.

● Insert probe as horizontally as

possible into foods as directed in

the recipes. Make sure the handle

does not touch the food.

● Use the clip to keep the probe

in place while heating.

● Cover foods as directed in

Cookbook for moisture control and quick, even heating.

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 temp-

eratures. Batters and doughs as well as frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It IS best to TIME COOK these foods.

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Q. After I followed the steps and touched START, a signal sounded and oven did not start. What is wrong?

A. If you set the temperature either below 80° or greater than 199° the oven will not start. To re-enter, touch CLEAR/OFF pad and begin steps again.

Q. Oven sounded and would not start although I entered the temperature correctly. What is wrong?

A. If you have not securely seated the end of the probe into the

receptacle in the oven wall, if you

touch TEMP COOK and have for-

gotten to use the probe or if the

actual food temperature is higher

than set temperature, oven will

sound and not start. Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not inserted in the food? A. No. If the probe is left inside the

oven, touching the oven wall, and

not inserted in food, you may dam-

age the oven.

Q. How do I know what tempera-

ture to set?

A. Your Cookbook contains sec-

tions on all types of foods showing the temperatures needed to cook . the foods to different degrees of doneness. For reheating, refer to - ““ Reheating Charts in the front of the Cookbook for specific temperatures.

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How to Use the Hold/Timer

Your HOLD TIMER, which operates without microwave energy. has three timing functions.

It operates as a Minute Timer, It can be set to delay cooking or may be used as a hold setting after defrosting. Hold/Timer can be set up to 99 minutes.

Step 1: Touch HOLD/TIMER pad. The display shows :0. Signal light above HOLD/TIMER flashes.

Step 2: Select the amount of time you desire. Touch the appropriate number pads. If, for example, you

are timing a three minute phone call, touch 3, 0, and O. The display shows 3:00.

Step 3: Touch START. The readout display shows the time as it counts down.

Step 4: When time is up, a signal sounds and the timer turns off.

The HOLDj TIMER can also be

used to program “standing time” between microwave cooking !unc-

tions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A HOLD, or “standing”’ time may be found In some of your own recipes or Cookbook.

To set the oven to delay cooking up to 99 minutes follow Steps 1 and 2 to enter hold time, then set Time Cook and time, or Temp Cook and temperature desired before pressing START. When holding before temperature cooking, be sure probe IS in food before pressing START.

How to Defrost–Hold/Time–Time Cook

To help you become acquainted with the HOLD/TIMER feature as used with Time Cook or Temp Cook follow

Steps below to defrost a frozen

Temp Cook after Hold/Timer, be sure to insert probe correctly as shown on page 8, after HOLD time.

Step 1: Remove casserole from the freezer and place in oven. Touch the DEFROST pad. The display

shows :0 and signal light above

DEF. flashes.

casserole for 15 minutes, then hold 10 minutes and then cook 25 minutes. If using

Step 3: Set standing or hold time by touching HOLD/TIMER. :0 appears on display. Signal light above HOLD/TIMER flashes.

Step 2: Touch 1, 5, 0 and O for

defrosting time. 15:00 appears on readout display. (Defrosting is automatically set on Power Level 3 but can be changed by touching

POWER LEVEL pad and the new Power Level .)

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse the instructions?

A. If you accidentally reverse the sequence of programming instructions, your oven automatically

rearranges your program. Defrosting always comes first, then hold,

and then the cooking function.

Step 4: Touch 1, 0, 0 and O to hold for ten minutes. 10:00 appears on display.

Q. I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting time but it defrosted longer than necessary. What happened?

A. When instructions conflict, the oven carries out the last instruction. You may have set the oven to Defrost for 4 minutes, Hold~Time for 2 minutes, and then Defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven would Defrost for 6 minutes and

Hold Time for 2 minutes.

Step 5: Touch the TIME COOK pad. The display shows :0 and signal light above TIME COOK flashes.

Step 6: Touch 2, 5, 0 and O for twenty-five minutes of cooking time. 25:00 appears on display.

Step7: Touch START. 15:00 counting down shows on display. As each function ISautomatically performed oven display shows entered

Information and Ilght above that function comes on. Whllecooklng, you may touch appropriate pad to

recall times you set.

Q. Can I Defrost-Hold only on my oven?

A. Yes, for foods you don’t want to cook, like frozen fruit, frozen

whipped topping, etc.—refer to Cookbook.

NOTE: Allow foods to remain at room temperature only as long as safe. Times WIIIvary

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Care for Your Microwave Oven

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 interior and exterior oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

. Don’t remove the cover over the “stirrer” at the top of the oven (microwave feature 4 on page 5). You will damage the oven.

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

How to Clean the Inside

Walls, floor and plastic cover. Because there is little

heat except in the food, or sometimes in the utensils, spills and spatters are easy to remove. Some spatters are easy to remove. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door-inside. Glass: Wipe up spatters daily, wash when soiled, with a minimum of sudsy warm water. 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 MAY MAR THE SURFACE.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: High heat generated on bottom of Brown ‘N Sear Dish can cause scorched appearing stains to bake onto the oven floor if grease is present. These may be removed with Bar Keepers Friend@ Cleanser by SerVaas Laboratories, Inc.

After using Bar Keepers Friend@ Cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can.

Do not use Bar Keepers Friend@ Cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

Bar Keepers Friend@ Cleanser is sold in many grocery, hardware, and department stores.

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. )

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

damp cloth, then rinse and dry. The outer pane of the window is glass. Just wipe clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thor- oughly. Do not use 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.

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

Remove 2 screws from each side of lower panel and 3 screws from front edge. Lower panel until it rests

before removing.

40 watt appliance bulbs. Raise lower panel and

with

replace screws. Connect electrical power to micro-

wave oven.

Remove bulb or bulbs and replace

on range below. Be sure bulb to be replaced is cool

To replace your oven lamp, first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit bre er or pull plug. Remove

the top grill by taking off 2 screws which hold it in

place. Next, remove thes Ie screw on top left that

secures lamp housing. (On models so equipped. ) Open oven door for easier removal of the lamp

Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often using a warm detergent solution. To clean the glass, add about 1 tablespoon of ammonia to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enameled surfaces with this solution because ammonia will tend

to darken metal. housing assembly. Then grasp tab and pull out and up to clear door hinge and front lip of oven. To remove bulb, push it inward gently and turn to left,

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then pull outward from socket. Replace with Lamp #25T8DC.

Do not attempt to operate the oven unless the grill is in place.

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The Exhaust Feature

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The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven

is equipped with a metal filter which collects grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through

To remove qrease filter+ grasp the “fln9er hold”’ on the filter an~push to the r=ar The filter will drop out.

To replace grease filter, Insert the filter in the top frame slot on the back of the opening Push to the

rear and upward to snap Into place

the filter and is then discharged through provided venting to the outside. The hood also has a light for illuminating the counter surface.

Soak, then agitate filter in hot detergent solution. Don’t use am-monia 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.

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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 cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

WARNING—improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

Do Not Under Any Circum-

stances Cut or Remove the

Third (Ground) Prong From

The Power Cord. Do Not Use an Adapter Plug

With This Appliance.

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

\ INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

Do Not Use an Extension Cord With This Appliance.

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The Problem Solver

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To Save Time and Money—

before you call for service, check the Problem Solver

If you have a problem, it may be minor. You may be able to correct it yourself. Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem and then follow the suggested recommendations.

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PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER OverCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED density or amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK and addi-

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

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

Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle. Door not securely closed.

START must be touched after entering cooking selection.

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

Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK. CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and

touch START.

Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during

TEMP COOK or AUTO ROAST functions.

Make sure you have entered desired cooking temperature after

touching TEMP COOK.

After touching QUICK SET or AUTO ROAST pads, no code number was entered.

cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food

tional cooking time for completion.

Incorrect Power Level entered. Check Cookbook for recommended Power Level or changing levels during cooking if necessary.

Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions, Check Cookbook or recipe for these instructions.

Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be

increased when cooking more than one food item. Check Cookbook for recommendation on increasing time.

Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish. Check Cookbook for probe placement.

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“PF” APPEARS ON DISPLAY

Appears when oven is first plugged in. This is normal. Appears when power to oven has been interrupted, and then

resumed. Touch CLEAR/OFF to erase “PF”. Clock must be re-set.

All These Things Are Normal on Your Microwave Oven:

1. Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

2. Light reflection around door or outer case.

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

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4. Dull thumping sound while operating at power levels other than high.

5. 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.

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-l Consumer Services

At Hotpoint we’re committed to providing you with the best appliances we know how to build and we know that you

service.

want your appliances to give you many years of dependable

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Our Consumer Services are designed with your

Warranty Protection

Your new appliance is a well designed and engineered See the warranty on the back page of this book for

product. Before it left the factory, it went through rigorous tests to detect manufacturing defects. And

you have a written warranty to protect you.

Prompt Service at your Convenience

Whether your appliance is in or out of warranty,

you’re just a phone call away from our nationwide network of Factory Trained Service professionals.

Simply You’ll find them in the White Pages under “Hotpoint

Factory Service;’ and in the Yellow Pages under “Hotpoint Customer Care@Service.”

Service is scheduled at your convenience and the technician drives a fully-stocked parts service truck so that, in most cases, the repair can be completed

in one visit.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased, but if for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

call our Hotpoint service organization.

needs and wants in mind.

details.

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

Service Contracts

For trouble-free service beyond

the written warranty period.

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If you prefer to budget your repair expenditures

instead of being surprised by them, Hotpoint offers service contracts for varying lengths of time on all Hotpoint major appliances. With a

The Quick Fix@System

You can save money and time

by doing it yourself.

For do-it-yourselfers who would prefer to fix Hotpoint major appliances themselves ... Hotpoint offers an

industry first, the Quick Fix@ System.

Help for You By Phone

Should you need help in the selection and ~ purchase of new appliances, or have questions about the operation of the Hotpoint ~ appliances you now own —or have any

questions about our consumer products or services you are only a TOLL-FREEcall away.

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The GEAnswer Cen{ey

800.626.2000 ‘ou anytime-

contract we’ll keep your appliance in good

operating condition during the contract period

at no additional charge. Service contracts

let you pay todau’s prices for service a

month, a year, or s~ueral years from now.

And, you’ll receive scwice from Hotpoint

trained service technl~:~ns using only

Genuine Hotpoint parts.

A program for do-it-yourselt appllance repair,

the system includes stemby-step repair

manu&/s for refrigerators, most non-microwave

electric ranges, dishwashers, and standard and large capacity washers and dryers, plus specia//y packaged replacement parts, and technical help with a to// free 800 numbe~

The GE Answer CenterTM 800.626.2000

consumer information service is open 24

hours a day, seven days a week.

Our staff of experts stands ready to assist

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WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE=YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace any

part of the microwave oven/range

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.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeed- ‘ ing owner

for ordinary home use

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.

for products purchased

in the 48

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WHAT IS NOT COVERED ● Service trips to your home to

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:

The GE Answer CenterTM

800.626.2000 consumer information service

c Improper installation.

Some states do not allow the excluslon or Ilmdatlon of Incidental or consequential damages, so the above Ilmltatlon or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gwes you speclflc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

To know what

your legal rights are In your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

. 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 NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

state to state

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Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

‘Part No. 862A724 P27 Rev. 2

Pub. No. 39-4453-2

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:

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