Hotpoint RES0730DM1WB Owner’s Manual
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Safety Information ........ 2-6
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Operating Instructions
Auto Feature ................... 12
Convenience Features ....... 13-14
Microwave Terms ............... 16
Other Features ................. 15
Oven Features ................ 7, 8
Power Levels .................... 9
Time Features ............... 9-12
Care and Cleaning ......... 17
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 18
Things That Are Normal ......... 18
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Warrantg ...................... 19
RES0730
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
located on the rear of the
oven,
PM016200705148 39-40564 06-07 JR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
tk WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock,
or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do NotAttempt 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 Piece any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door closeproperly
and that there is nodamage to the:
(1)door (bent),
(2)hingesand latches (broken or loosened),
(3)door sealsand sealingsurfaces.
(d) The OvenShould Not beadjusted or repairedby
anyone except properly qualified servicepersonnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
When using electrica! appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
• Read and follow the specificprecautions in the Precautions
to AvoidPossibleExposureto ExcessiveMicrowave Energy
section above.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a
properly grounded outlet. Seethe Grounding Instructions
section on page 5.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
• Be certain to place the front surface of the door three
inches or more back from the countertop edgeto avoid
accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
• Do not mount the microwave oven over or nearany
portion of a heating or cookingappliance.
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven surface when the microwave oven isin operation.
Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath
this microwave.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power
cord or plug, if it isnot working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
Do not cover or blockany openings on the appliance.
Usethis appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Donot use corrosive chemicals orvapors
in this appliance.Thismicrowave oven isspecifically
designedto heat, dry or cook food, and isnot intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
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• This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water-for example, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in wateE
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table
or counteE
• To reducethe riskof fire in the ovencavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefullyattend appliance
when paper,plastic or other combustible materials are
placed insidethe oven while cooking.
- Removewire twist-ties and metal handlesfrom paper or
plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
- Do not usethe oven for storage purposes.Donot leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when
not inuse.
- If materials insidethe oven ignite, keepthe oven door
closed,turn the oven off and disconnectthe power cord,
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
If the door isopened,the fire may spread.
• Seedoor surface cleaning instructions in the Coreand
cleaningof the microwave ovensection of this manual.
• GEdoes not support any servicing of this microwave oven,
except as described by the ConsumerSupport section of
this manual. Do not attempt to servicethe microwave
oven yourself. If service is desired,then this appliance
should be servicedonly by qualified servicepersonnel.
Contact the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when usedby children.
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WARNING!
ARCING
If gou see arcing, press the clear/off pad and correct the problem.
Arcing isthe microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing iscaused by:
• Metal or foiltouching the sideof the oven.
• Foilnot molded to food (upturned edgesact
likeantennas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-
rimmed dishes, inthe microwave.
• Recycledpaper towels containing small metal
piecesbeing used inthe microwave.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
FOODS
Donot pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unlessin a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unlessyou usepopcorn labeledfor usein
microwave ovens.
• Someproducts such aswhole eggs and sealed
containers-for example, closedjars-are able
to explode and should not be heated inthis
microwave oven. Suchuse of the microwave
oven could result in injury.
• Donot boil eggsin amicrowave oven.Pressurewill
build up insideegg yolk and will cause itto burst,
possiblyresulting ininjury.
• Operatingthe microwave with nofood inside for
more than aminute or two may cause damage
to the oven and could start a fire. It increasesthe
heat around the magnetron and can shorten
the lifeof the oven.
• Foodswith unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes,
hot dogs, sausages,tomatoes, apples,chicken
liversand other giblets,and egg yolksshould be
piercedto allow steam to escape during cooking.
• SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,such as water,coffeeor tea,are able to
be overheatedbeyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visiblebubbling or boiling
when the container isremoved from the microwave
ovenis not alwabtspresent.THISCOULDRESULT
tN VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILINGOVER
WHENTHECONTAINERISDISTURBEDORA SPOON
OROTHERUTENSILISINSERTEDINTOTHELIQUID.
• Avoid heating baby food in glassjars, even
with the lid off.Hake sureall infant food is
thoroughly cooked.Stirfood to distribute the
heat evenly. Becareful to prevent scalding when
warming formula. The container may feel cooler
than the formula really is.Always test the formula
before feeding the baby.
• Don't defrost frozen beveragesin narrow-necked
bottles (especiallycarbonated beverages).Evenif
the container is opened, pressurecan build up.This
can cause the container to burst, possiblyresulting
in injury.
• Hot foods and steam can cause burns.
Becareful when opening any containers of hot
food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches
and boxes.Toprevent possibleinjury, direct steam
away from hands and face.
• Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
• Cookmeat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at
least an INTERNALtemperature of :]_60°Fand
poultry to at least an INTERNALtemperature
of ]_80°RCooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
To reducethe riskof injury to persons:
- Do not overheat the liquid.
- Stirthe liquidboth before and halfway through
heating it.
- Do not usestraight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
- After heating,allow the container to stand in
the microwave oven for a shorttime before
removing the container.
- Useextreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensilinto the container.
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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave • Cookware mau become hot because of heat
oven issuitable for microwaving. Mostglass transferred from the heated food. Potholders
casseroles,cooking dishes,measuring cups,custard mau beneeded to handle the cookware.
cups,potteru or china dinnerware which does not • "Boilable" cooking pouches andtightly closed
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen plastic bags should be slit, piercedor vented as
can be used.Some cookware is labeled "suitable directed by package. If they are not, plasticcould
for microwaving;' burst during orimmediatelu after cooking, possiblu
• If Uouare not sure if a dishis microwave-safe, resulting in injuru.Also,plasticstorage containers
usethis test:Placein the oven both the dish should be at least partiallu uncovered because
Uouare testing and a glassmeasuring cup filled theu form a tight seal.When cookingwith
with i cup of water-set the measuring cup either containerstightlu coveredwith plastic wrap,
in or nextto the dish. Microwave 1minute at high. remove covering carefullu and direct steam
If the dish heats,it should not be used for awau from hands and face.
microwaving. • Usefoil onlu as directed inthis manual.
If the dish remains cool and onluthe water in TVdinners mau be microwaved in foil traus less
the cup heats,then the dish ismicrowave-safe, than 3/4" high;remove the top foil cover and
• If you usea meat thermometer while cooking, return the trau to the box.When usingfoil in
make sure it is safefor usein microwave ovens, the microwave oven,keepthe foilat least i inch
• Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled away from the sides of the oven.
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal fleckswhich may cause arcing microwave cooking isvery useful, but shouldbe
or ignite. Paperproducts containing nylon or nylon used carefully. Evenmicrowave-safe plastic may
filaments should be avoided, asthey may also not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are
ignite, glass or ceramic materials, and may soften or char
• Some styrofoam trays (likethose that meat is if subjectedto short periodsof overcooking. In
packaged on)havea thin strip of metal embedded cookware couldignite.
in the bottom. When microwave& the metalcan
bum the floor ofthe oven or igniteapaper towel. Follow theseguidelines:
• Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for
longer exposuresto overcooking,the food and
• Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers. H Usemicrowave-safe plasticsonlLIand use
• Not all plastic wrap issuitablefor use in microwave them in strict compliance with theecookware
ovens.Checkthe packagefor proper use. manufacturer's recommendations.
• Papertowels, waxed paper and plasticwrap [] Donot microwave empty containers.
can be used to cover dishesin orderto retain
moisture and prevent spattering.Be sureto M Donot permit childrento useplastic cookware
vent plastic wrap sosteam can escape.
without complete supervision.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
,& WARNING-Impr°peruseof the grounding plug canresultin a riskof electricshock.
This appliance must be PREFERREO_---------.._ Ifthe outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk
grounded. Inthe event of ME__ it is your personal responsibility and obligation
of electric shock by providing
an escape wire for the electric
current.
This appliance isequipped with a power cord having
a grounding wire with a grounding plug.The plug
must beplugged into an outletthat is properly
installed and grounded.
Consulta qualified electrician if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if
doubt existsas to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
B-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground)prongfrom the power cord.
Forbest operation,plug this appliance into its
own electricaloutlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breakeE
We do not recommend using an extension cord
with this appliance.Ifthe power cord istoo short,
have a qualified electrician install an outlet near
the appliance. (SeeEXTENSIONCORDSsection.)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
EXTENSIONCORDS
A short power supplg cord is provided to reducethe risksresultingfrom becoming entangled inor tripping over
a longer cord.
Extensioncords mug be usedif gou ore careful in usingthem.
tf on extension cord isused-
H Themarked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least usgreat usthe electrical rating
ofthe appliance;
I_The extension cord must be a grounding-tgpe 3-wire cord and it must be pluggedinto o3-slot outlet;
M The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drupe overthe countertop ortabletop where it
con be pulled onbg children or tripped over unintentionallg.
If gou useon extension cord, the interior light mug flicker and the blower sound mug varg when the microwave
oven ison. Cookingtimes mug be longer,too.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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