GE RVM60 Use and Care Manual

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UseandCareofCountersaver” modelIWN160

Featuresofyouroven

Howtouse the

AUTOROMTfhnction

Cookingbytime

Cookingbytemperature

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Howtousethe QUICKSETfeature

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Savetimeandmoney. Beforeyourequestservice, use thel?roblemSolver -p21

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The GE AnswerCent#

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Readthisbook

It will help you operate and maintain your new Microwave

properly. Keep it handy for answersto your

questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help. . . Call, toll free:

The GE Answer CenterTM

800.626.2000 consumer information service

or write: (include your phone number); Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

oven

writeCtww”ime!l?wddand

serialrtmlbers.

You’llfind them on a label inside the oven on the upper left side.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that camewith your Microwave Oven. Before sending in this card, pleasewrite these numbers here:

Model No.

Be sure y(x.w

Oven

It is important that we, the manufacturer, know the location of your Microwave Ovenshould a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you asthe owner.

Pleasecheck with your supplier to besure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser pleasewrite to us,stating model and serial numbers. This

appliancemustbe registered.

P!easebecertainthat itis. Write to: Hotpoint

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

is rfegk?ered.

If you receiveda damaged oven.. .

immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the Microwave Oven.

Savetimeand money.

Beforeyourequestserwice,check the ProblemSolveron page 21. It

lists minor causes of operating problems that you can correct yourself.

(a) DONot Attemptto 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 Placeany object

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

to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

that the oven door close properly

and that there isno damageto the: (1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened) (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The OvenShouldnot be

adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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Serial No.

Usethese numbers in arty correspondence or service calls concerning your Microwave Oven.

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

Available at extra-cost from your Hotpoint supplier. JX80 Ciwwcoa!17WterKit Add for non-vented installation.

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

– Safety Instructions . ...........3-4

— Featuresof YourOven . . . . . . . .. . 5

ooking Complete Reminder. . .. 5

et the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Touch Control Panel . .......,.6-7

Automatic Roasting&Chart ....8-9

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 10

Time Cook . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Temp Cook/Hold .. . . . .. . . . .. . 12

MIN/SEC Timer.. . . . . .. . . . . . . . 13

QUICK SET Control . . . . . . . . .. . 14

QUICK SET Control Guide . . .. . 15

Careof Your Oven . .. . .. ....17-18

The Exhaust Feature . .. .. . . . .. 19

Grounding Instructions . . . . . .. . 20

The Problem Solver . . . . . .. . . . . 21

Consumer Services. . . . .. . .. . . . 23

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

@Makesureall utensils used in your microwave oven are labeled “suitableforrnicrowaving”. Check your Cookbook forspecific test

~odetermine ”microwave-safe”

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e Papertowels, wax paper, and

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

e Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating, or rearranging. Check your Cookbook forspecific instructions.

e Somefoodssuch as unshelled eggsand hot dogs must be pierced toallow steamto escape during cooking.

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Readall instructionsbeforeusingthisappliance.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING—TOreduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessivemicrowave energy:

IS Use this appliance only for its intended useas described in this manual.

e Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 2.

e This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 20.

e For bestoperation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

e Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the pro-

vided installation instructions.

e Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

e Do not use outdoors. e Do not immerse power cord

or plug in water.

e Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

e Do not let power cord hang

over edge of table or counter. e 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.

e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest

authorized servicefacility for examination, repair or adjustment.

e As with any appliance, close supervision is necessarywhen used by children.

a See door cleaning instructions on page 17. ~

IS To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity: —Do not overcook food. Care-

fully attend appliance if paper,

plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the

oven to facilitate cooking. —Removewire twist-ties from

paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

—Do not useyour microwave oven to dry newspapers.

—Paper towelsand 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.

—Do not pop popcorn in your

microwaveovenunless in a spe-

cial microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn

labeled for use in microwave ovens.

—Do not operatetheovenwhile

emptyto avoiddamageto the ovenand the dangerof 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 savesenergy 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.

e Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed

glass jars—may explode and should not be heated in this

oven.

e Avoidheatingbaby food in

glass jars, even without their

lids; especially meat and egg

mixtures.

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Don’t defrostfrozenbever-

agesin narrow necked bottles;

especially carbonated ones. Evenif the container is opened, pressure can build up, This can causethe container to burst, resulting in injury.

e Use

Cookbook.

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

TV dinners may be cooked in metal trays. However, when using metal in microwave oven,

keep metalat leastl-inch away

from

e Cooking utensils may become hot

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 u ensil. 69Sometimes,the ovenfloor

can become too hot totouch.

Be careful touching the floor during and after cooking.

e Do not useany thermometer in food you are microwaving unless that thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

e Removethe

probe from the ovenwhen not

usingitto cook with. If you leave

the probe inside the ovenwithout inserting it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven, and damage oven walls.

metal only as directed in

Metal strips as used

sides of oven.

because of heat

temperature

e 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 ifsubjected 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 meatto at least

170°. This assuresthat, in the

remote possibility that trichina

may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meatwill be safe to eat.

e Boilingeggs (in and out of shell)isnot recommendedfor microwave cooking. Pressure can build up inside egg yolk and may cause it to burst, resulting in injury.

e Foodswith unbrokenouter “skin”such as potatoes, hot dogs or sausages,tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and eggs (seeabove) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

e “Boilable”cookingpouches

and tightlyclosedplasticbags

should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in Cookbook. Ifthey are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered becausethey form atight seal. When cooking with containers tighi!y covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefu!!y and direct steam away from hands and face.

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e Haveit installedandproperly groundedbya qualifiedinstaller. Seethe special installation book-

let packed with the microwave

oven.

e The ventfan inyourCountersaver’Movenwilloperateautomatically undercertainconditions (seeAutomaticFanFeature,page

7). Whilethefan isoperating cautionis requiredto prevent the startingandspreadingof accidentalcookingfireswhile the ventfan isin use.Forthis reason:

—Never leavesurfaceunits

unattendedat highheatsettings.

Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, useadequate sized

utensils and usehigh heat settings only when necessary.

—In the eventof a greasefire,

smother flaming pan on surface

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

—Neverflamefoodsunderthe ovenwiththe ventfan operating

because it may spread the flames.

—Keephood and greasefilters clean,according to instructions

on pages 18and 19,to maintain

good venting and avoid grease fires.

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FeaturesofYour MicrowaveOven

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CookingCompleteReminder

(Forall AUTO ROAST codesexcept

ode 6, TIME COOK, DEFROST

d QUICK SET cycles:)

To remind you that you havefood in the oven, the oven will beeponce a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/ OFFpad,

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Door Handle. Oven doesn’t operate unless door is securely latched.

Door Latch. Push in to open door.

ViewingWindowwith Metal Shield.Metal screen permits

viewing of foods and keeps

microwaves confined inside

oven. Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects

the microwave energy distrib-

uting system. Do not remove this cover. Doing so will damage the oven.

OvenVent.

OvenInteriorLight.Turnson

when the door is opened or when the oven is operating.

OvenFloor.

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TemperatureProbe.Usewith

TEMP COOWHOLD and AUTO ROAST functions only.

ReceptacleforTemperature

Probe.Temperature Probe

must be securely inserted into receptacle when using TEMP COOK/HOLD or AUTO ROAST.

TouchControlPaneland

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Display.See next page for

instructions.

GreaseFilters.

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CooktopLight.

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Hood Controls: FanSwitch.Pressonce for high

and twice for low speed. Press again for off. LampSwitch.Push and release

for light. CookingChart.Quick refer-

14. ence Codes for many frequently prepared foods.

Modeland SerialNumbers.

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The Touch Control Panelallows you to set the oven

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controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s

designed to be easyto useand understand. With your microwave oven, you have the option of using your QUICK SET control for quick and easyconven-

ience cooking. Or you may make your own programs to suit your individualized cooking style.

DISPLAY.Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions,

cookingmodeandinstructions.

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COOK. Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic Power Level 10 (or change power level after enterinq cookinq time. See page 11.)

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DEFROST. Gentle, generally uniform thawing at automatic Power Level3, (or change power level after entering defrosting time. (Seepage 10.)

TEMP COOK/HOLD. Usethe temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once oven reaches presettemperature, it switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. (Seepage 12.)

NllN/SEC TINIER. This feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, asa holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking. (Seepage 13.)

CLOCK.Touch this padto enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1:30,touch number pads 1,3, and Oand 1:30will appear in display. Touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

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AUTO ROAST.Insert probe, touch this pad, and desired number pad for Code to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program.

(Seepage 8.)

NUMBER PADS.Touch these pads to enter cooking, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, Power

Leveland QUICK SET codes.

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

START.After all selections are made, touch

this pad

to stati oven.

AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE. Cooking appliances

installed under the oven might, under some heavy

usageconditions, cause temperatures 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 excessivetemperatures occur. Should this happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off; it will automatically turn off when the internal parts havecooled. The fan may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have beenturned off.

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SeeAuto RoastCharton page

AutoRoastusesthe temperature

probeto cookto thedesiredsewing temperature.UnlikeTempCook/ Hold,whichusesa singlepower level,Auto Roastisdesignedto use upto 3 powersettingswhichautomaticallyswitchduring roasting,for evenandtendercookingresults

withoutovercooking.

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Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts should be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached, Less tender roastsshould bemicrowaved by time, according to the Cookbook

which comes with your oven. Com-

plete information on preparing roasts for microwaving is in your

Cookbook.

l-low to Prepare Roasts for Auto Roasting

Placetender beef roasts on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Insert probe

from the front horizontally into

center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Cover with wax paper,

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.

How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium

Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST Pad. Display flashes ENTERCODE. Touch number pad 3. “START”

flashes. Touch START.

Step2: Display shows internal food temperature counting up.

Step3: Oven monitors internal tem-

perature, automatically switching to lower power as meat’stemperature rises.This helps prevent toughening

or overcooking.

Place meat in oven with probe to

the right. Insert cable end of probe

firmly into receptacle on oven wall.

Step4: After temperature is reached, oven switches to HOLD for 1 hr., then shuts off. Hold prevents overcooking while keeping meat warm.

Step 5: Display will show “End”. Step 6: Open door or touch

CLEAR/OFF pad.

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Food

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Tender Roast

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Rare 2 Medium 3 Well

Meatloaf 4 170° 15-20 5-1o

(loaf or round)

Pork

Loin Roast Precooked Ham

Pouitry

Whole Chicken 5

(3 lb,)

Whole Turkey

(Up to 12Ibs.)

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

Turkey Breast 170°

(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest ar~a.) *Recommended standing time before

Code Temp (Min. per lb.) Minutes

4 170° 17-18

serving.

Final Approx.Time Hold’

125° 12-14 140”

170° 18-20 20 115°

190° 13-15

190°

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QuestionsandAnswers

Q. Why wasn’tmy roastfully

cookedeventhoughthe tempera- tureon the displaywascorrectand AutoRoastwascompleted.

A. The temperature probe must be

properly inserted when you Auto Roast.Check your Cookbook to see

what you might have done wrong. Q. Do sometypesof trivetswork

better than others?

Yes.Flat glass trivets generally

rovide more browning to the

bottom of meatsthan plastic trivets. Also, ceramic ridge-bottomed roasting dishes usually work well. Plastic trivets may require meat to beturned over more often than glasstrivets do becausethe grid design and legs let the bottom of

the meat stay cooler than glass trivets do.

Q. When I’m cookingwithAuto Roast,whydoesn’tmy roastcon-

tinueto cookduringthe holding time?

A. When your food reachesfinished

temperature, the oven automatically switches to a lower heat level.The eventemperature that’s maintained in the food during this holding period keeps it warm without overcooking.

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10-15

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(Auto RoastCode6)

Here’show to Automatic Simmer a few popular foods. Seeyour Cookbook for more cooking charts, recipes and techniques.

Set Auto Simmer like you do Auto Roastexcept touch number pad 6. STARTflashes.Touch STARTand display shows temperature until food reaches180°.

Oven switches to HOLD when food’s internal temperature reaches 180° and maintains that temperature until food isdone. Ifstirring isrecommended, you can resetthe oven by retouching START.Touch CLEAR/ OFF when cooking is finished.

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Approximate

Food

Beef

Pot Roast* 6-8 Stew Chili

Chicken*

Stewing Broiler/Frver

Ham or Pork

Roast

soup

Stock/Vegetable Solit Pea

‘For frozen, add 2 to 3 hours.

Time/Hrs.

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The Defrostsettingis designedfor eventhawingnecessaryfor large~ amountsof foodand isoneof the mostimportantadvantagesofa microwaveoven.

@Power Level3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change

this for more flexibility.

~Seeyour Cookbook for defrosting help.

Whenthe oven completes Defrosting, it automatically shuts off. It will then display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

To become better acquainted with

the defrost functions, defrost frozen

pork chops using the following

steps.

Step 1:Place package of frozen

chops in the oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch DEFROST. Display reads :0 and Power Level3 is automatically set in the oven but does not appear on display. ENTER DEF. TIME flashes.

%ep 3:Touch 8, 0 and Ofor 8 minutes. DEF. TIME and 8:00are displayed. If you wish to change Power Level, touch POWER LEVEL

pad and then new number.

Step4: Touch START.Time counts down on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and automatically shuts off.

Step5:Turn package over,close door and repeat Steps 2,3 and 4.

Step6: When oven signals and shuts off, display will show “End”.

Step7:Open door or touch CLEAR/ OFF pad. Removepackage and

separatechops to finish defrosting.

DefrostingTips

Foodsfrozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

@For even defrosting, many foods needto be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

@Homemade dinners can befrozen in shallow foil trays and heated for later use.Select foods which micro-

wave well.

@Pre-packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved.

~Check your Cookbook for other

defrosting tips.

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. When I pressSTART,I hear a dullthumpingnoise.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 Defrostsmallitemsin a hurry?

A. Yes,but they will need more fre-

quent attention than usual. Raise the Power Levelafter entering the time by touching POWERLEVEL

and 7 or 10. Power Level7 cuts the

time about in %; PowerLevel 10

cuts the time to approximately %. During either, rotate or stir food

frequently.

Q. Can i open the doorduring

DEFROSTto checkon the progress of myfood?

A. Yes.Youmay open the door at

any time during microwaving. To resumedefrosting, close the door and press START.

Q. Why don’tthedefrostingtimes inthe Cookbookseemrightfor my food?

A. Cookbook times are average.

Defrosting time canvary 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-setyour oven and adjust the time accordingly.

Q. Can I selecta PowerLevelother thanautomaticPowerLevel3 for defrosting.?

A. Yes.Some smaller foods may be defrosted quicker on higher Power Levelsbut for even,carefree defrosting, Power Level3 is suggested. Check the chart in the Cookbook for specific times and Power Levels.

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_ The Time Cookfeatureallowsyou

presetthe cookingtime.

ower Level 10 is automatically set

r time cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. Seeyour Cookbook.

When the ovencompletes Time Cooking, it automatically shuts off. It will then display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open

the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF

pad.

To become better acquainted with Time Cook function, make a cup of coffee by using the following steps.

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- Step 1:Fill a cup 2/3 full of water nd add 1teaspoon of freeze dried

offee. Usea cup that has no metal decoration. Placecup in oven and close door.

Step2:Touch TIME COOK. The

display shows :0. ENTER COOK TIME flashes. Power Level 10 is automatically set, but does not appear on display.

Step3:Select your time. Touch 1,2,

and Ofor a minute and 20seconds. TIME COOK and 1:20are displayed.

If another Power Level is desired, touch POWER LEVEL and the number although Power Level 10

(HIGH) is preferred for this cup of coffee.

Step4:Touch START. Time

counting down shows on display. Step5:When time is up, the oven

sounds, oven light and fan shut off. The display will show “End”.

Step6: Open the door or touch CLEAR/OFF pad.

Questionsand Answers

Q. 1setmyovenfor thetimecalled forin the recipe but attheend of thetimeallowed,my dishwasn’t done.Whathappened?

A. Since house power variesdue to time or location, many Time Cook recipes give you a time rangeto prevent overcooking. Set the oven

for minimum time, test the food for

doneness,and cook your dish a little longer, if necessary.

Q. I wantto cook on a PowerLevel otherthan HIGH, whatdo I needto

do?

A. To change-the Power Level, touch the POWER LEVEL pad after entering desired cooking time.

E,nterthe desired number and then

touch START.

Q. Can I interruptmy Time Cook

functionto checkthefood? 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 touchedthe numberpadsand selectedmy powerlevel.When I touchedSTART,however,my oven didn’tcomeon. Whynot?

A. The TIME COOK pad must be

touched before setting the number

pads or else your oven will not begin cooking.

Q. 1triedto change PowerLevel butthe displaychangedbackto cookingtime. Why?

A. After touching Power Level pad

you only have4 seconds to enter the number. Try setting controls again.

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Formanyfoods,internaltempera-

tureisthebesttestof doneness. Roastsor poultryarecookedto

yourpreferencewhentemperature cooking.Heatingor reheatingfoods accuratelytoa servingtemperature

youdesireissimpleand easy. TempCook/Holdtakestheguess-

workoutofcookingbecausethe ovenautomaticallyswitchesto HOLD settingafterreachingthe presetfoodtemperatureand maintainsthattemperatureuntilyou touchtheCLEAR/OFF pad.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe isa food thermometer that gauges the

internal temperature of your food; it must be usedwhen using Temp

Cook/Hold.

!+(IW tO Temp Cook

a !?dled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step1:Inserttemperature probe as

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

Step2:Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD. ENTER TEMP COOK flashes and the digit portion of the display is blank.

Step3:Touch 1,3, 0for 130°. 130

shows on display. Power Level 10is automatically set in oven but does not appear on display.

Step4:Touch POWERLEVEL pad. P-10shows on display. Touch 5 for MEDIUM power. P-5shows on display and then display reverts back

to set finished temperature.

Step5:Touch START.After food reaches90°, display shows temperature of food counting up.

Step6:When 130° is reached,the

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

Step7:Touch the CLEAFVOFFpad

to stop the cycle.

Step8:Remove probe and food

from the oven.

CookingTips

Usea lower power levelsetting;

it will heat evenly eventhough 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 asdirected in

the recipes. Make surethe handle

does not touch the food. @Usethe clip to keepthe probe in

place while heating. @Cover foods asdirected in Cook-

book for moisture control and quick heating.

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. After1followedthe stepsand

touchedSTAR?’,a signalsounded

andovendid not start.Whatis

wrong?

A. If you set the temperature either below 90° or greater than 199° the oven will not start. To re-enter, touch CLEAR/OFF pad and begin steps again.

Q. Are thereanyfoodsI can’tTemp

Cook?

A. Yes.Delicate butter icings, ice

cream, frozen whipped toppings, etc., soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters and doughs aswell asfrozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It is bestto Time Cook these foods.

Q. Why did ‘LPROB”flashon the

displayafterI touchedStart? ‘

A. “PR OB” will flash on the display

if you havenot securely seatedthe end of the probe into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch TEMP COOK/HOLD and haveforgotten to use the probe.

Q. Can I leavemy probein theoven

ifit’snotinsertedin the food?

A. No. If the probe is left inside the

oven,touching the oven wall, and not inserted in food, you may damagethe oven,

Q. Can 1Temp Cook different

portionsoffoodat different

temperatures? A. Yes.The temperature probe

givesyou the freedom to cook different portions of food at different temperatures to suit individual eating styles. Simply place the probe in the food and change the temperature setting as needed.

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The NllN/SECTIMER hasthree timingfunctions:

* It operatesasa minutetimer.

It canbe setto

~ It canbe usedas a hold setting

afterdefrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

to ~iime a S-hllinute

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1.Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.The display shows :0 and ENTER TIME flashes.

2.Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows 3:00.

3.Touch START. Display shows time counting down.

4.When time is up, oven signals and display shows time of day.

delaycooking.

The display shows:0 and ENTER

DEF.TIME flashes.

Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and Ofor

15 minutes defrosting time. 15:00 appearson display. (Defrosting is automatically seton Power Level 3 but can be changed by touching

POWERLEVEL pad and the new

Power Level.)

Step8: Touch START. 15:00count-

ing down shows on display. As each function isautomatically performed oven display shows instructions entered and the function. While cooking, you may touch appropriate pad to recall times you set.

Step9:Whentime is up, the oven sounds, oven light and fan shut off. The display will show “End”.

Step10:Open the door or touch CLEAR/OFF pad.

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The Minute/Second Timer can also be usedto program “hold time”

* between microwave cooking func-

tions The time can range from one

second to 99 minutes and 99

econds. 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 touch TIME COOK pad and enter time .

before pressing START.

Howto Defrost,Hold and

Time cook

Let’ssay you want to defrost a frozen casserolefor 15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes. Here’show

to do it:

Step 1:Take casserolefrom freezer

and place it in the oven.

Step 2: Touch DEFROST pad.

Step4: Set standing or hold time by

touchingMIN/SEC TIMER. :0 ~•ÿÿø

appears on display and ENTER TIME flashes.

Step 5: Touch 1,0, 0 andOto hold for ten minutes. 10:00appearson display.

Step6: Touch TIME COOK pad. The display shows:0 and ENTER COOK TIME flashes.

Step7:Touch 2, 5, 0 and Ofor twenty-five minutes of cooking time. 25:00appears on display.

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. Whatwill happenif ! accidentally reversemydefrost,holdand cook instructions?

A. The oven automatically rear-

rangesyour program. Defrosting always comes first, then hold, and then the cooking function.

Q. Can I defrostand hold only? A. Yes.Sometimes you may only

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

promptly.

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

Q. 1programmedmy ovenfor a

specificdefrostingtimebut it

defrostedlongerthannecessary.

Whathappened?

A. When instructions conflict, the

oven carries out the last instruction.

Youmay have set the oven to

defrost for 4 minutes, hold for

2 minutes, and then defrost for

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

hold for 2 minutes and ignore your

first defrost instruction.

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to use SET

QUICK SET Control is a short-

cut method for entering time and the Power Level on your microwave oven. QUICK SET Codes are only

usedfor recipes which need little or

no atten~on, and which require no change of power Ievel”during cooking. Recipeswhich require additional ingredients, attention or change of power levelduring microwaving should be cooked in the usual manner. Also, recipeswith cooking time of lessthan one minute or more than 99 minutes can not use Codes.

To understand the QUICK SET Code control, it is important to know what the numbers mean and what the sequence is.The first and second numbers, if setting a 3 digit Code, indicate the amount of time you desire; the last control entry number is always the Power Level.

For example, 125 means 12minutes

at Power Level5. NOTE: Your oven

can only be programmed to 99 minuteswhen using the QUICK SET

control and the highest Power Level

is 10which is represented by “O”. When setting a 2 digit QUICK SET control entry,the first istime, the second is

powerlevel. For example, 50

means5 minutes at Power Level 10. On the following page is shown

many frequently preparedfoods and their codes. It’s easy,though, to make Codes for manyother recipes. Just select one or two digits representing the length of cooking time desired,and a final digit for the Power Levelrequired. The Codes given on the chart are for the minimum time needed,to avoid over-

cooking which can dry out food and

make it tastelessand tough. If you

feel that more cooking is needed,

FcN’!EXanlple:

add additional time by changing the first digit of the Code, You cannot add secondsto the cycle time— Codesare for whole minutes only. If your recipe calls for Power Level changesor different amounts of

time needed betweenaddition of

ingredients, you may setone Code for the first part of the recipe, then after completion, set another Code for that period of time and Power Level.

Rememberthat QUICK SET Codes arefor microwaving by ilme only. If you are microwaving by temperature, you must usethe Temp Cook or Auto Roastfunction.

Whenthe oven completes QUICK SET program, it automatically shuts off. It will then display “End” and beenonce a minute until you either open the door or touch the CLEAR/ OFF pad.

QUICK SET

2-Digit

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Time in Minutes High (10)

How b set QUICK $x-r control

Programming your oven for QUICK

SET Control operation is Follow these simple steps.

Step 1:Touch QUICK SET, ENTER CODE flashes.

Power Level

easy. .

Step2: Enter the proper code. For example, a recipe calling for 12” minutes cooking time at Power Level 10would be 120.120 appears

on the display panel.

QUICK SET

3-Digit

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Time in Power Level

Minutes

Step3:Touch START. Display will show time counting down and COOK TIME.

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Detachand Tapeto insideCabinetDoor or OtherProminentPlace

The QUICK SET Control feature givesyou an easy automatic way to accurately set microwave time for foods requiring only one power leveland little atten-

tion during cooking. The Chart below shows fre-

quently prepared foods and the suggested Codes to use with each. For specific information on stirring,

turning or rotating, check the MicrowaveGuide and

Cookbook which comeswith your microwave oven.

Always use microwave-safe containers

Appetizers(Warming)

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Dip (Cream Cheese)

‘/2 cup

1 cup

Dips (Sour Cream)

‘/2 cup

1 cup

Pastry Bites (Reheating)

2 Servings 4 Servings

Breadsand Desserts

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Apples

(2)

Bran Muffins

(5-6) Brownies (Mix) Cakes (Mix)

(16 cup fluted mold)

Cheese Bread, Yeast

(1 loaf) Chocolate Chip Bars Nut Bread (Mix)

(1 loaf) Pudding Mix (3oz. pkg.)

Beverages

Coffee, Soup

(1 cup)

Milk Bases

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cup)

FrozenFoods(Defrost)

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

Cake, Whole Iced Chicken, Cut-up

(2%-31/2tbs.) Dessert Topping, Whipped 13 Doughnuts or Pastries

(2-4) Fish Fillets

(1 lb.) Hamburgers

(2 Ibs.)

Pie, Fruit Filling

(Whole)

Roast

(4-5 Ibs.)

Steak or Chops

(2 Ibs.)

I 1

25 45,

13 23

17 10

40 37

60 110 105

143

13 83

123

403

and microwavetechniques as described in the Cookbook.

Toset Codes for many other foods or recipes refer to page 14in this Useand Care E?ookQUICK SET Codes given are for minimum time. Check and add time if necessaryto complete cooking.

Meats/MainDishes

Bacon

2 Slices 4 Slices

Chicken

8-10 pieces 2 pieces 4 pieces

Chuck Roast

(3 Ibs.)

Eggs, Baked

2 Eggs

Eggs,Scrambled

2 Eggs

Entrees, Frozen

OZ.

16 2 Ibs.

Fish Fillets

(1 lb.)

Franks (in bun)

2 4

Meat Loaf

(1’/2Ibs.)

Sausage (Raw)

4 Patties 4 Links

Swiss Steak

(2 Ibs.)

FrozenTV Dinner

(lo oz.)

Vegetables (Fresh)

Beans,Green

(1 lb.)

Broccoli

(11/4-1Y2Ibs.) Spears

cut Cauliflower, Head Corn on Cob

(4) Potatoes

(4) Squash

(1 lb.) Zucchini

(1 lb.)

Vegetables(Frozen)

OZ. pkg.

28 30

200

40 70

665

25 20 50

110

200

170

30 20

706

107

150

157 120 137

120 120 100

100

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YourNewMicrowaveOven isa ValuableAppliance,ProtectIt From MisuseByFoilowingTheseRules:

Keepyourovencleanand

sweet-smelling.Opening the oven

door a few minutes after cooking helps“air-out” the interior. An occasionalthorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh.

@ Don’tusesharp-edgedutensils

withyouroven.The interior and ex-

terior ovenwalls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

e Don’tremovethe modestirrer

at the top of the oven (microwave feature 4 on page5). Youwill damagethe oven.

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HOWto Clean the !lnside

Wails,floorand plasticcover.Be-

causethere is Iittie heat except in the food, or sometimes in the uten-

spillsandspattersareeasyto

sils,

remove.Somespatterscanbere-

moved with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasyspatters with a sudsy cloth,

then rinse and dry, Do not use

abrasivecleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A Commercial OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART

OF YOUR MICROWAVEOVEN. Door-inside.Glass:Wipe up spatters

daily, wash when soiled, with a min-

imum of sudsy warm water. Rinse

thoroughly and dry. Metal and plastic parts on door:

Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to removeall soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING

POWDERSOR STEEL AND PLASTiC PADS.THEY MAY MAR THE SURFACE.

How to Clean the Outside

Case.Ciean 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 cioth. Chrome

trim is best wiped with a damp cioth

and then with a dry towei.

ControlPanel.Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasivesor sharp objects on the

panel. They can damage it.

DoorSurface.When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on ciosing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cioth.

PowerCord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with damp cloth. Forstubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

!EIaw CLEANING ANY

ART OF THIS OVEN.

Specialnotewhen usingBrown‘N SearDish: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 SerVaasLaboratories, 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,

AutomaticTemperatureProbe.

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 Iightiy with plastic scouring ball if necessary, Rinse and dry. (Or wash in dishwasher.)

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To ret)lacehood lamp, first disconnectpowerat main fuse or circuit breakerpanel or pull plug. Remove 2

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

To replace you oven lamp, first disconnectpower at mainfuseor circuitbreakeror pull plug. Removethe

top grill by taking off 2 screws which hold it in place. Next, remove the single screw on top left that secures lamp housing. (On models so equipped.) Open oven door for easier removalof the lamp housing assembly.

Then grasp tab and pull out and upto clear door hinge

and front lip of oven. To remove bulb, push it inward gently and turn to left, then pull outward from socket. Replacewith Lamp #25T8DC.

Do not attemptto operatethe ovenunlessthe grill is

in place.

below. Be sure bulb to be replaced is cool before removing. Remove bulb or bulbs and replace with 40 watt appliance bulbs. Raise lower panel and replace screws. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.

Cleanoff the greaseand 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.

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equipped with a metal filter which collects grease.

When”the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the

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filter and isthen discharged through provided venting to the outside. The hood also has a light for illumi-

nating the counter surface.

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Toremovegreasefilter,grasp the “finger hold” on the filter and push to the rear.The filter will drop out.

Toreplacegreasefilter,insertthe filter in the topframe slot on the back of the opening. Push to the rear and upward to snap into place.

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

before replacing. Filters should be cleaned at least

once a month.Never operateyour hood without the filterin place.Insituatio-nswhere flaming might occur

on surfaces below hood, filter will retard entry of

flames into the unit.

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This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by,providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having agrounding wire with a grounding plug. The

mustbe pluggedintoanoutletthat

is properlyinstalledandgrounded. (Fig. 1)

plug

Wherea standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your

personal responsibility and obligation to haveit replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall

receptacle.

Do Not Under Any CircumstancesCut or Removethe Third (Ground) ProngFrom The Power Cord.

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

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Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to

whether the appliance is properly

grounded.

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

Do Not Usean AdapterPhJg

WithThis Appliance.

Do Not Usean Extension CordWifh ThisAppliance.

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To SaveTime and Money—

beforeyourequestservice,

check the ProblemSolver

If you havea problem, it may be minor. Youmay be able to correct it yourself. Just use this Problem Solver then follow the suggested recommendations.

to locateyourproblem and

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, Door not securely closed. YET OVEN WILL NOT START

AllTheseThingsAre Normal on YourMicrowaveOven:

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door. @Light reflection around door or

outer case. o Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while operating at power levelsother than

hinh

I Ilyl 1.

Replacefuse or resetcircuit breaker. Makesure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

START must be touched after entering cooking selection, Another selection entered already in ovenand CLEAR/OFF not touched

to cancel it. Makesure you haveentered cooking time after touching TIME COOK. CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and

touch START. Makesureyou haveentered desiredfinished temperature after touching

TEMP COOK/HOLD. Makesure you haveentered a code number after touching QUICK SET

or Auto Roast.

e Dull thumping sound while oper-

ating at power levelsother than

high. @Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’ssimilar to the interference caused by other small

appliances and does not indicate a

problem with your oven.

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“EE EE” APPEARS When using Temp Cook/Hold, atemperature lessthan 90° or more than ON DISPLAY 199° has beenentered.

“PR OB” APPEARS ON DISPLAY

cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food cooking time for completion.

Incorrect Power Level entered. Check Cookbook for recommended Power Levelor changing levelsduring 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 ovenat sametime. Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food item, Check Cookbook for recommendation on increasing time.

Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook/ Hold or Auto Roast functions. Check Cookbook for specific instructions.

Incorrect QUICK SET numbers entered.

When using Clock, you have not entered a valid clock time. When using QUICK SET, you havenot entered avalid Code. Code must

be 2 or 3 digits. Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when

using Auto Roast or Temp Cook/Hold functions.

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Hotpointwe’recommittedto providingyouwith thebestapplianceswe knowhow

to buildand we knowthatyouwant yourappliancesto giveyoumanyyearsof dependable service.

OurConsumerServicesaredesignedwith your needsand wants in mind.

WarrantyProtection

Yournewapplianceis a welldesignedandengineered Seethe warrantyon the backpageof this bookfor product.Beforeit left the factory,it wentthrough details. rigoroustests to detectmanufacturingdefects.And you havea written warrantyto protectyou.

PromptService at yourConvenience

Whetheryourapplianceis in orout of warranty, you’rejust a phonecall awayfrom ournationwide networkof FactoryTrainedServiceprofessionals.

Simplycall ourHotpointserviceorganization. You’llfindthem in the White,Pagesunder“Hotpoint FactoryService:’andin the YellowPagesunder “Hotpoint CustomerCaremService:’

Serviceis scheduledat yourconvenienceandthe techniciandrivesa fully-stockedparts servicetruck so that, in most cases,the repaircan becompleted in onevisit.

We’reproudof ourserviceandwantyouto be

pleased,but if for somereasonyouare not happy with the serviceyoureceive,herearethreestepsto follow for further help.

ServiceContracts

Fortrouble=freeservicebeyond thewrittenwarrantyperiod.

If you preferto budgetyourrepairexpenditure month,a year,orseveralyearsfrom now.

insteadof beingsurprisedbythem,Hotpoint offers servicecontractsfor varyinglengthsof trainedservicetechniciansusingonly time on all Hotpoint majorappliances.With a

FIRST,contact the peoplewhoservicedyour appliance.Explainwhyyouarenot pleased.In most cases,this will solvethe problem.

NEXT,if youarestill not pIeasedwriteall the details —

includingyourphonenumberto:

Manager,ConsumerRelations Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,if your problemisstill not resolved,write:

MajorApplianceConsumerAction Panel 20NorthWackerDrive Chicago,Illinois 60606

tract we’ll keepyourappliancein good crating condition duringthe contract period

noadditional charge.Servicecontracts

letyou paytoday’s pricesfor servicea

And,you’ll receiveservicefrom Hotpoint

GenuineHotpoint parts.

TheQuickFix@System

You can savemoneyand time

by doingit yourself.

Fordo-it-yourselferswhowouldprefer to fix Hotpointmajorappliances themselves...Hotpointoffers an

industryfirst, the QuickFix@System.

HelpforYouByPhone

Shouldyouneedhelpin the selectionand :

purchaseof newappliances,or have consumerinformationserviceis open24 questionsaboutthe operationof the Hotpoint ~ hoursaday,sevendaysa week. appliancesyou nowown—or haveanyother ‘~” questionsaboutourconsumerproductsor servicesyouareonlya TOLL-FREEcall away.

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800.626.2000 ‘ouanytime’

A programfor do-it-yourselfappliancerepair,

thesystem includesstep-by-steprepair

manua/sfor refrigerators,most non-microwave

electricranges,dishwashers,andstandard andlargecapacity washersanddryers,plus speciallypackagedreplacementparts, and

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Saveproofof originalpurchasedatesuchasyoursalessliporcancelledcheckto establishwarrantyperiod.

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Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationof incidentalorconsequentialdamages,so the abovelimitation or exclusion

maynotapplyto you.This warranty givesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

To knowwhatyourlegalrightsarein yourstate,consultyourlocalorstateconsumeraffairsoffice or yourstate’sAttorneyGeneral.

FULLONE=YEARWARRANTY

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

your home to repair or replaceany

partof themicrowaveoven/range

that fails because of a manufac-

turing defect.

LIMITEDADDITIONAL FOUR-YEARWARRANTY

For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide,free of charge, a

replacement magnetrontube if the

magnetron tube fails because of a

manufacturing defect. Youpay for the service trip to your home and

service labor charges.

eService trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

ReadyourUseand Care material.

If you then haveany questions

about operating the product,

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

The GEAnswer CenterTM

800.626.2000 consumer information service

~ Improper installation.

If you havean installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. Youare responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

Warrantor:General Electric Company

This warranty is extended to the

original purchaserand anysucceeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty servicewill 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 HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE, GENERALELECTRIC-HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT CUSTOMERCARE” SERVICE.

e 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. WARRANTORISNOT RESPON-

SIBLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES.

Iffurther help is neededconcerning this warranty,contact:

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

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