Hotpoint RH961GJ Use And Care Manual

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Useand Careof model

RH961GJ

Features p8

Microwave AUTOROASTfeature

Microwave

DELAYSTARTfeature

Microwave QUICKSETfeature

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p16

p30

Questions?

use the Problem Solver p34

Contents Help us help you...

Microwaving Tips.. ........... 3

Safety Instructions ......... .4-6

Features of Your

Cooking Center ............ 8

Touch Control Panel ........ _.. 9

Automatic Roasting &

Guide ................... 10, 11

AutOmatic Simmer ". .......... 11

Defrosting .................. 12

Time Cook ................. 13

Delay Start ................. 13

Temp Cook/Hold ........... _ 14

Minute/Second Timer .......... 15

Quick Set Feature ........ .16, 17

Safety Instructions ......... :4-6

How to Use ................. 18

Home Canning Tips .......... 19

Cooking Guide..i ......... 20, 21

Safety Instructions ........... 4-6

Features .................... 8

Oven Controls ............... 8

Oven Light ................. 22

Oven Shelves ............... 22

Minute Timer; Clock,

Automatic Oven Timer.. .... 22

Baking & Guide .......... 22, 23

Roasting & Guide ......... 24, 25

Broiling & Guide ......... 26, 27

Operating the

Self-Cleaning Oven ...... 30, 31

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new Cooking

Center properly. Keep it handy for answers to your

questions. If you don't understand something

or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

Write down the model

and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a label inside the upper oven on the left side.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your Cooking Center. Before

sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your Cooking Center.

The electric output of this

microwave oven is 625 watts.

Be sure your oven is registered.

It is important that we, the manufacturer, know the location of

your Cooking Center should a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in

your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or

if you are not the original purchaser please write to us, stating model

and serial numbers. This appliance must be registered. Please be certain

that it is. Write to:

Hotpoint

Range Product Service Appliance Park

Louisville, KY40225

If you received a

damaged oven...

Immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you the Cooking Center.

Save time and money.

Before you request service... check the Problem Solver on pages

34 and 35. It lists minor causes of operating problems that you can

correct yourself.

Optional Accessory

available at extra cost from your Hotpoint supplier.

JX79 Charcoal Filter Kit.

Add for non-vented installation.

Before Using Your

Cooking Center ...... .... :. 2

Energy-Saving Tips ..... _ ... _. 7

Model & Serial Number

Location. ....... . ....... 2, 8

Care and Cleaning ......28-33

The Problem Solver ....... 34, 35

Exhaust System ........ : .... 36

If You Need ServiCe .......... 37

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

_ 2

i ficrowaving 1 ps

• Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for

} microwaving. Most glass casseroles,

cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china

dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic

sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable for Microwaving."

If you are unsure, use this dish test: Measure 1cup water in a glass cup.

Place in oven on or beside dish. Microwave 1-1Vzminutes at HIGH. If water becomes hot, dish is microwave safe. If dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

* Paper towels, wax paper, and

plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture

and prevent spattering.

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

instructions.

• Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin

or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent

bursting.

PRECAUTIONS; TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE

ENERGY i

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door Open since

opendoor operation Can result in harmful:exp0sure'tomicrOwfive

energy. !t is:important n0tto

defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks i .: •

(b) DoNor Place_an_ _object between the ovenfront face and _:- the door or:allOW!s6il or cleaner

residue to a_cumuiate6_ sealing,_ surfaces.

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: / imPo_t_a the-10vcn d0or:el0se

; properly and that there isno. : ' :

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When Power is Connected to the Oven

The panel displays four 8's and all of the oven functions on the

lower portion. After 15 seconds, all

lights disappear and "PF" appears in the upper portion. Touch the

CLEAR/OFF pad and the oven is then ready for use and the clock

can be set.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence reoccurs and you must reset the clock after

touching CLEAR/OFF.

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! ,IPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be

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WARNING Toreduce

the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or

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energy:

• Use this applianceonly for its intendeduse as described in this manual.

*Be sure your appliance is properly install&land grounded by a qualifiedtechnician inaccordance with the provided installation

Instructions.

* This appliance must be

connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor

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conductors and connected to the

ooninrn_nt crrnnndinc_ t_rrninM or

lead on the appliance.

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I nls appnance snoula oe servlcea

only by qualified service personnel.

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facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

* Before performing any service,

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POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

DOnot cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

DOnot use outdoors.

DO not operate this appliance if

it is not working properly, or if it

has been damaged or dropped.

As with anv annlianee, close

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supervision is necessary when used by children.

Do not leave children alone--

children should not be left alone or

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is in use. They should never be

allnwad to _it or _tnnd on _nv n_rt

of the appliance.

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stand or hang on the door,

draw_,, nr *.ono_ tan Tho_ oaniR

damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury.

INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT_BE STORED

IN CABINETS ABOVE A

RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE-- CHILDREN CLIMBING ON

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ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY

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• Wear proper clothing. Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the

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could be ignited if brought in

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and may cause severe burns.

• Use only dry potholders-- moist or damp potholders on hot

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steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

• Never use your appliance for

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Storage in or on appliance--

Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near

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Keep hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting andto avoidgrease fires.

- Do not let cooking grease

or other flammable materials

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near it.

• Do not use water on grease

fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. _momer uamlng pan on

surface unit by covering pan

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cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam.

• Do not touch heating elements or interior surface of oven. These

surfaces may be hot enough to

burn even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact

units or any interior area of the oven; allow ._nffieient time for

cooling, first.

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the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening and surfaces near the openings, and crevices around the oven door.

Remember: The inside surface ofthe ovenmay be hot when the

door is opened.

• When cooking pork follow our directions exactly and always cook

the meat to at least 170°E 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.

MicrowaveOven:

)• Read and follow the specific

"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY" found on page 3.

• 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 bags in oven.

--Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.

--Paper towels,napkinsand

waxpaper. Recycledpaper

products can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite.

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or nylonfilamentsshouldbe

avoided_ as they may also ignite.

--Do not pop popcorn in your

mierawnvo avon nnle._,qin a gnecinl

microwavepopcornaccessoryor unlessyouusepopcornlabeled

foruseinmicrowaveovens.

--Do notoperatetheovenwhile

empty to avoid damagetothe ovenand the dangeroffire. If byaccidenttheovenshouldrun

emptya minuteor two,noharm is done.However,try toavoid

operating the oven empty at tux

times--it saves energy and prolongs life of the oven.

--If materials inside the oven

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closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shu_: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.

• See door surface cleaning instructions on page 28.

•Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles (especially

carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure

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container to burst, resulting in

inlnrv

• Use metal only as directed in

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meat roasts are helpful when used

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TV dinners may be microwaved

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remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in microwave oven, keep metal

(except for DOUBLE DUTY TM

shell) at least ! inch away from sides of oven.

•Cooking utensils may become

hot because of heat transferred from theheated food. This is especially trueif plastic wrap has

• DOlling eggs is not

recommended in a microwave

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inside egg yolk and may cause it

to burst, resulting in injury.

• Foods with unbroken outer

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tomatoes, apples, chicken livers

and other gibleL%and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

• ph_fie I Itep_LIs--P!astic utens_s 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

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short periods of overcooking. In

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thefoodandutensilscouldignite. Forthesereasons:1)Use microwaveplasticsonlyanduse themin strict compliancewith

been covering the top and handles of the utensil. Potholders may be

•Sometimes,theovenfloor

can become toohot totouch.Be carefultouchingthefloorduring

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aim alter COOKlllg,

• Do not use any thermometer

in food you are microwaving

the utensil manufacturer's recommendations. 2) Do not

suoj¢ct _IIII31L_/ UtCll_ill3 tU

microwaving. 3) Do not permit

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withoutcompletesupervision.

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-'_Ollaole'" COOKing pOUCHeS

and tightly closed plastic bags

should be slit, pierced or vented

as directed in Cookbook. If they

unlessthe thermometer is designed or recommended for use inthe are not, plastic could burst during

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m_crowaveoven. possibly resulting in injury. Also,

• Remove the temperature plastic storage containers should probe from the oven when not be at least partially uncovered using it to cook with. If you leave because they form a tight seal.

the probe inside the ovenwithout "".... '-" -"1-..... ".....

inserting it in food or liquid, and

turnon microwaveenergy,itcan

create electrical arcing in the oven, and damage oven walls.

•Avoid heating baby food in glassjars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

w nen coorang w_m COlll211llC[_ tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

* Use of the DOUBLE DUTY T" shelf accessory. (See your

Cookbook for proper use.)

--Remove the shelf from oven when not in use.

--Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result.

--Use potholders when handling the shelf and utensils. They may be hot.

--Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf. The shelf could

overheat.

Seif-Cieaning Lower Oven:

* Stand away from the range

when opening oven door. The hot air or steam which escapes

can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

* Don't heat unopened food containers in the oven. Pressure

could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.

• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.

s Keep oven free from grease bu ldup,

* Place oven rack in desired

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racks must be handled when hot, do not let potholder contact

heating units in the oven.

• Pulling out shelf to the shelf stop

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foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot

surfaces of the door or oven walls.

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roasting bags in oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.

, Do not use your oven to dry newspapers, if overheated, they

cancatch fire.

* Do not clean door gasket. It is

essential for a good seal. Be careful

not to rub, damage or move it.

• Do not use oven cleaners. No

commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind

should be used in or around any part of the oven.

- Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Book.

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remove broiler pan and other utensils.

Surface Cooking Unit_:

•Use Proper Pan Size--This

appdance 1S cquq)vcu with one or

more surface units of different size. Select utensids ha.vi_n.gfiat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in

ignition of clothing. Proper

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will also improve efficiency.

• Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.

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honOrer causes smomllg" greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

• Be sure drip pans and vent ducts are not covered and arein place. Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring.

• Don't use aluminum foil to line

drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this book. Misuse could result in a shock; fire

hazard, or damage to the rang e .

• Only certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers are

suitable for range-top service;

ume_ m_tyt,_cur, ucc_tu_c u_ the

sudden change in temperature. (See page 19 for suggestions.)

•To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the

range without extending over

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*Don't immerse or soak

removable surface units. Don_t put them in a dishwasher.

• Alwaysturn surface unit to

OFF before removing utensil.

• Keep an eye on foods being

flied at HIGH orMEDIUM HIGH heats.

-"To avmd mr po_wlaty t,l a burn or electric shock, always be ce_n.ainthat the controls for

all surface units are at OFF _position and all coils are cool before attempting to remove

the unit.

* When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.

, Foods for r_)4ng should be as

dry as possible.Frost on frozen

foods or moisture on flesh foods

can cause hot fatto bubble up and

over sides of pan.

*Use little fat for effective shallow

or deen-fat frvino Filling the pan

tOOfull of fat can cause spillovers

when food is added.

• If a combination of oils or fats will be use2 in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.

* Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

* Use deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the

smoking point.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or

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on this type of flooring, use care, and it is recommended that these

simple and inexpensive instructions

be followed.

The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood (or similar

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floor covering ends at the front of

the range, the area that the range

will rest on should be built up with

plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering. This will then allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing°

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Ranue

Leveling screws are located on each corner of the base of the

range. By removing the bottom drawer you can level the range to

an uneven floor with the use of a nutdriver.

"ib remove drawer, pull drawer out all the way, tilt up the front and

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at back of drawer beyond stop on range glides. Lift drawer if necessary to insert easily. Let front of drawer down, then push in to close.

Energy-Savir Tips

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• TIRe nranar nt_o_r iaval *g

recommended and DO NOT OVERCOOK.

* Do not operate the oven while empty. If by accident the oven

shouid runempty a minute or two,

no h_m is don_However, t_ to,

_VUI_ Up_ _t ling UlF r UV Fl_ _lllp Ly ._t

all times--saves energy and als0 ensures g6od; 10ng-term life 0f oven.

• Pro_ho.at the nvo.n nniv when

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necessary.Most foodswill cook

satisfactorily withoutpreheating: If you find preheating is necessary, keep aneye on the indicator light,

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after the light goes out_

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remowng food. :_

• During baking, avoid frequent

door openingsl Keep door open as

ghort a timo, a_ nog_ihlo, whan it i_

opened.

weight aluminum;: fight-fitting covers:, and fiat bottoms Which

portion Ofthe surface unit.

• cOOK treSl!:vegetaoleSWltri a

minimum amount of water in a covered nan

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• Watch foods When bringing them

high heat. When food reaches cooking •temperature, reduce heat immediately to lowest settingthat will keep it cooking.

• Use residual heat with surface

cooking whenever possible.For =

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to Wipe Up excess spillage before

self-cleaning operation.

, Co0k compiete oven meals

insteiid 6f iuSt:One fooditem. P0tatoes, 0thervegetables; and some desserts will cook together

with a main_dish casserole, meat loaf,:chickenor roast. Choose

f0ods' thatlc00k atthe same

temperature in approximately

the same time.

* Use residuai heat in oVen whenever possible to fifiish CoOking EasseroleS, oven meals,

'etc. Alsoadd rolls or precooked

example, wnen cooKmgeggs in the " _ aessertsto warm oven, using shell, bring water to boil, then turn :' :residual heat t0 warm them.

to OFF position to complete the

cOoking: * Always turn surface unit OFF

before _removing utensi!: .

* Use correct heat for Cooking task...

high heats to start cooking (if time allows, do not use high heat to start), medium high--quick brownings, - medium--slow frying, low--finish cooking most quantities, simmer-- double boiler heat, finish cooking, and special for small quantities.

When boiling water for teaor

coffee, heat only the amount

needed. It is not economical to

boil a container full of water for only one or two cups.

Features of Your Cooking Center

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1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.

Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.

2. Inside Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield.

Allows cooking to be viewed while

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4. Light.

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microwave distributing system. Do not remove the cover. You

will damage the oven.

6. Oven Vent. 6a. Vent Hood Extension Handle. 6b. Vent HoodExtension.

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behind extension.

7. Oven Floor.

8. MICROTHERMOMETER TM

Temperature Probe.

9. Receptacle for Temp Probe.

10. DOUBLE-DUTY TM Shelf.

Lets you microwave several foods

at once. Do not use shelf without

plastic spacers in place as shown.

(See Safety Instructions for special

instructionso) When shelf is not in

use, please remove from oven.

11. Readout Display and Touch

Control Pads.

12. Cooking Guide. Quick

reference for Codes for many frequently prepared foods. i3. Model and Serial Numbers. Located inside upper oven on left.

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all AUTO ROAST codes except Code 6, TIME COOK,

QUICK SET cycles:) To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a

minute until you either open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

14. Oven Set Knob.

15. Oven "ON" Light.

16. Oven Temp Knob.

17. Oven Cycling Light.

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Clock, Minute Timer.

19. Oven Timer Dial.

20. Latch Release Button.

21. Latch.

22. Serf-Cleaning Oven Clean Light.

23. Lock Light.

24. Shelf Support.

25. Oven Shelves. 26, Oven Frame.

27. Door Gasket.

28. Window.

29. Door Liner.

30. Broiler Pan and Rack.

31. Oven Light Switch--Door.

32. Storage Drawer.

33. Calrod ®plug-in surface units.

Chrome-plated trim rings and porcelain drip pans.

34. Master indicating Light for Surface Units.

35. Controls fer Surface Units.

36. Fluorescent Lamp Switch.

37. Surface Light. 38, Removable Vent Duct for Lower Oven. Located under right rear unit,

39. Removable Grease Filters (2)

40. Vent Hood Switch.

Features of Your Touch Control Panel

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1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day,

time or temperature during cook- ing functions_ power level being used, cooking mode and

instructions.

2. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad

before entering another power

JeveJnumt}er u you want to change from automatic Power

Level 10 (HIGH) for cooking or Power Level 3 (LOW) for

defrosting.

3. START. After all selections are

made, touch this pad to start

oven.

4. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it

settings (except time of day).

uses no microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen

timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before

time or temperature cooking. (See page !5.)

6. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number

n_rle 1 ':l _nAO_nd 1.qn.rln

appear in display. "Start" will flash on display directing you to

touch START thus setting the

CLOCK.to reset or change LJIIle,

simply repeat above process.

pads to enter cooking, defrosting time, time of day, temperature,

Power Level, and Quick Set

Cooking Codes.

8. DELAY START. Allows you to

program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day

--up to a 12-hour delay. (See

na_e 133

9. QUICK SET CONTROL. Use

this pad as a short-cut method for entering cooking time and power level. (See page 16.)

10. AUTO ROAST, Insert Probe, touch this pad, and desired number pad for Code to slow- cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program. (See page 10.)

ii. TiME COOK. Microwave for a

automatic Power Level 10 (or change power level after entering

cooking time. See page 13.)

12. DEFROST. Gentle, generally

uniform thawing at automatic Power Level 3, (or change power

level after entering defrosting time. See page 12.)

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temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once oven reaches preset temperature, it switches to HOLD setting and

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you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 14.)

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Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving

temperature. Unlike 1-_mp Cook/

Hold, which uses a single power

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up to 3 power settings which auto- matically switch during roasting,

for even and tender cooking results without overcooking.

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Just as in conventional roasting,

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Roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached. Less

tender roasts should be microwaved by time, according to the Cook-

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Complete information on preparing roasts for microwaving is in your

Cookbook.

How to Prepare Roasts for Auto Roasting

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Place tender beef roasts on trivet in

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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 1./,_cup water to roast dish, cover with plastic wrap. (For cooking bag method, see Cook- book.) insert probe into center meaty area.

How .to Auto Roast

Beef to Medium

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Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST Pad. Display Ilashes t_N t Et< tSUDt_.

Touch number pad 3. "START" flashes. Touch START.

Step 2: Display shows internal food temperature counting up.

Step 3: Oven monitors internal temperature, automatically

temperature rises. This helps pre- vent toughening or overeooking.

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

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reached, oven switches to HOLD for 1 hr., then shuts off. Hold pre- vents overcooking while keeping

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Step 6: Open door or touch CLEAR/OFF pad.

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Whole Turkey

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Questions and Answers

Q. Why wasn't my roast fully cooked even though the temperature on the display was correct and Auto Roast was completed.

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 some types of trivets work better than others?

A. Yes. Flat glass trivets generally

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bottom of meats than plastic trivets. Also, ceramic ridge-bottomed roasting dishes usually work well. Plastic trivets may require meat to be

trivets do because the grid design and legs let the bottom of the meat stay cooler than glass trivets do.

Q. When I'm cooking with Auto Roast, why doesn't my roast continue

to cook during the holding time? A. When your food reaches finished

temperature, the oven automatically switches to a lower power level. The

even temperature that's maintained in the food during this holding period keeps it warm without overcooking.

(Auto Roast Code 6) Here's how to Automatic Simmer a few popular foods. See your Cook- book for more cooking guides, recipes and techniques.

Set Auto Simmer fike you do Auto

Roast except touch number pad 6. START flashes. Touch START and

display shows temperature until food

Oven switches to HOLD when food's

interna! temperature _aches1180 __.....

anu maintains mat temperature umu food is done. If stirring is recom-

mended, you can reset the oven by retouching START. Touch CLEAR/ OFF when cooking is finished.

Approximate

Food Time/Has. Beef

Pot Roast* 6-8

Stew 6-8 Chili 11-13

Chicken*

Stewing 11-12

Broiler/Fryer 4-6

Ham or Pork

Roast 4-6

Soup

Stock/Vegetable 3-6

Split Pea 13-15

*For frozen, add 2 to 3 hours.

The Defrost setting is designed for

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is one of the great 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 defrosting help.

When the oven completes

off. It will then display "End" and

beep once a minute until you either open the door or touch the CLEAR/ OFF pad.

the defrost functions, defrost frozen pork chops by using the following

steps. Step 1: Place package of frozen

chops in the oven and close door.

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reads :0 and Power Level 3 is auto- matically set in the oven but does not appear on display. ENTER

DEF. TIME flashes.

Step 3: Touch 8, 0 and 0 for 8 min- utes. DEF. TIME and 8:00 are dis-

played. If you wish to change Power Level, touch POWER

LEVEL pad and then new number.

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Step 4: Touch START. Time counts

down An di_nlav When cycle i_

completed, the oven signals and automatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turn package over, close

door and repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4.

Step 6: When oven signals, and

shuts off, display wiii show "End".

Step 7: Open door or touch CLEAR/OFF pad. Remove

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finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

can be defrosted in the package.

need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrost- ing time.

* Homemade dinners can be frozen in Shallow foil trays and heated for

later use. (Do not heat on DOUBLE DUTY TM shelf.) TV dinners can be microwaved using wire shelf if metal tray is returned to box before placing on wire shelf. Select foods

• Pre-packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwave cooked.

• Check your Cookbook for other defrosting tips.

Questions and Answers

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_dullthumping noise. What is it? A. This sound is normal. It is let-

ting 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 fre-

quent attention than usual. Raise

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time by touchi_ng POWER LEVEL and 7 or 10. Power Level 7 cuts the

time about in ½; Power Level 10 cuts the time to approximately _/_.

During either, rotate or stir food

frequently.

Q. Can I open the door during

DEFROST to check on the pro-

gress of my food?

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

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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 C.nnkhnok If your food ir still not completely thawed at the

end of that time, re-set your oven

and adjust the time accordingly. Q. Can I select a Power Level other

than automatie Power Level 3 for

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defrosted quicker on higher Power Levels but for even, carefree defrosting, Power Level 3 is suggested. Check the guide in the Cookbook for specific times and Power Levels.

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