Hotpoint RVM1435 User Manual

Counter Saver Plus Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

Helpful Information

Microwave Terms 30 Care and Cleaning 31

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service 36 Hotpoint Service Numbers 38 Warranty Back Cover

Important Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy 2

Special Notes About Microwaving 6

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Features 15 Convenience Features 21 Other Features 25

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Do Not Attempt

to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

Do Not Place 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 close properly and that there is no damage to the:

1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches

(broken or loosened),

3 door seals and sealing

surfaces.

The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service.

You’ll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our consumer service department.

Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your microwave. That’s important, because your new microwave will be part of your family for a long time.

Welcome

Write down the model and serial numbers here.

They are on a label inside the oven.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual. You will need it to obtain service under warranty.

Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better.

Read this manual.

It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly.

If you received a damaged oven…immediately contact

the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Check the section titled “If Something Goes Wrong” before calling. This section helps you solve common problems that might occur.

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back of this manual.

Need Help?

Start Here!…Before using your Microwave

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

WARNING

• Read and follow the

specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on page 2.

• This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page 10.

• Do not mount this

appliance over a sink.

• Install or locate this

appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

• This over-the-range oven

was designed for use over ranges no wider than 36.″ It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment.

• 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. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord from General Electric.

• Do not cover or block

any openings on the appliance.

• Use this appliance only

for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

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

This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

• 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 water.

• To reduce the risk of fire

in the oven cavity:

— Do not overcook food.

Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking.

— Remove wire twist-ties

and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.

— Do not use the oven

for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

— If materials inside oven

ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.

• See door surface cleaning

instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual.

• This appliance must only

be serviced by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

• As with any appliance,

close supervision is necessary when used by children.

• Do not store anything

directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

• Metal or foil touching

the side of the oven.

• Foil not molded to food

(upturned edges act like antennas).

• Metal, such as twist-ties,

poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave.

• Recycled paper towels

containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.

If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.

ARCING

• Do not pop popcorn in

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

• Some products such as

whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

• Do not boil eggs in a

microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Operating the microwave

with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven.

• Foods with unbroken

outer “skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

FOODS

SAFETY FACT

SUPERHEATED WATER

Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

— Do not overheat the

liquid.

— Stir the liquid both

before and halfway through heating it.

— Do not use straight-sided

containers with narrow necks.

— After heating, allow

the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

— Use extreme care when

inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

• Avoid heating baby food

in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.

• Don’t defrost frozen

beverages in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Hot foods and steam

can cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

• Do not overcook

potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

• Cook meat and poultry

thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

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 not sure if

a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 30–45 seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

• If you use a meat ther-

mometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

• Do not use recycled

paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper 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.

• Some styrofoam trays

(like those that meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.

• Do not use the microwave

to dry newspapers.

• Not all plastic wrap is

suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

• Paper towels, waxed

paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.

• Cookware may become

hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

• “Boilable” cooking

pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE

How to test for a microwavesafe dish.

• Use foil only as directed in

this manual. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the sides of the oven.

• Plastic cookware—Plastic

cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwavesafe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite.

Follow these guidelines:

1 Use microwave-safe

plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.

2 Do not microwave empty

containers.

3 Do not permit children

to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.

• Clean the underside of

the microwave often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters.

• In the event of a grease

fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.

• Use care when cleaning

the vent fan filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.

• When preparing

flaming foods under the microwave, turn the vent fan on.

• Never leave surface units

beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary.

THE VENT FAN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS

WARNING

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

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 a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

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.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.

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

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Filler Panel Kits JX40WH or JX46WH—White JX41 or JX46BL—Black

When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional width to provide a custom built-in appearance.

For installation between cabinets only; not for end-of-cabinet installation. Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels.

Filter Kits JX81J—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit

Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside.

Available at extra cost from your Hotpoint supplier.

Optional Kits

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave

(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)

1 Pocket Door Handle.

Grasp the door in the middle of the right side. Pull forward to open.

2 Door Latches.

3 Window with Metal

Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.

4 Touch Control Panel.

5 Cooktop Light.

6 Grease Filter.

7 Removable Turntable.

Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.

8 Convenience Guide.

NOTE: The rating plate

and oven vent are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

The interior light is located on the top of the cavity.

Features

Time Features

Time Cooking

Press Enter

TIME COOK 1 & 2 (Press once or twice) Amount of cooking time. TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time. MINUTE COOK (Press 1–6) Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10. ADD 30 SEC. Starts immediately!

Quick Start

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven

(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)

You can microwave by time, temperature, or with the convenience features.

Convenience Features

Press Enter Option

POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time

serving size

BEVERAGE Starts immediately! serving size REHEAT Food type 1–7 serving size AUTO DEFROST Food weight

GUIDE ON MICROWAVE

Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door.

GUIDES IN BOOK

• Cooking

• Time Defrost

• Reheat

Operating Instructions

Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.

A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most cooking will be done on High (power level

10). A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food.

Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food

to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with power level 3— the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.

Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:

Power Level Best Uses

High 10 Fish, bacon,

vegetables, boiling liquids.

Med-High 7 Gentle

cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium 5 Slow cooking

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

Low 2 or 3 Defrosting

without cooking; simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1 Keeping food

warm without overcooking; softening butter.

How to Change the Power Level

The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or MINUTE COOK. The power level may also be changed during time countdown.

1 Press TIME COOK, TIME

DEFROST, or MINUTE COOK.

2 Enter cooking or

defrosting time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power

level 1–10. 5 Press START.

Changing Power Levels

Time Features

Time Cook 1

Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility.

You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking.

Time Cook 2

Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here’s how to do it:

1 Press TIME COOK.

2 Enter the first cook time.

3 Change the power level

if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.)

4 Press TIME COOK

again.

5 Enter the second cook

time.

6 Change the power level

if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a power level 1–10.)

7 Press START.

At the end of Time Cook 1, Time Cook 2 counts down.

1 Press TIME COOK.

2 Enter cooking time.

3 Change power level

if you don’t want full

power. (Press POWER

LEVEL. Select a

desired power level

1–10.)

4 Press START.

Time Cook

Operating Instructions

Cooking Guide for Time Cook 1 & 2

NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus

(fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 1

⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,

Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.

Beans

(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 1

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

(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Beets

(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

Broccoli

(fresh cut) 1 bunch 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.)

(fresh spears) 1 bunch 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place

⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 1/4 cup water.

(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. chopped)

(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

water.

Cabbage

(fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 1

⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

(about 2 lbs.) water.

(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

water.

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 1

⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Cauliflower

(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Corn

(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Corn on the cob

(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place

per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;

if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.

(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.

2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

per ear Rearrange after half of time.

Mixed vegetables

(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

water.

Peas

(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled

9 to 12 min.

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

(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes

9 to 12 min.

Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place

white) (6 to 8 oz. each) in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water.

Stir after half of time.

(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in sweet or white) center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.

Spinach

(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. (frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

chopped water. and leaf)

Squash

(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 1

⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

and yellow) (winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous

butternut)

(about 1 lb. each)

membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-sidedown. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

Operating Instructions

Time Features

Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times.

Power level 3 is automatically set, but you may change this for more flexibility. You may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after entering the time. However, they will need more frequent attention than usual.

Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about half; power level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1/3. Rotate or stir food frequently.

At one half of selected defrosting time, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.

A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This sound is normal when the oven is not operating at High power.

Defrosting Tips

• Foods frozen in paper or

plastic can be defrosted in the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered.

• Family-size, prepackaged

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

• Foods that spoil easily, such

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

• For more even defrosting

of larger foods, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost.

• Be sure large meats are

completely defrosted before cooking.

• When defrosted, food

should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.

Time Defrost

1 Press TIME DEFROST.

2 Enter defrosting time.

3 Press START.

(Auto Defrost explained in the section on Convenience Features.)

Defrosting Guide

Food Time Comments

Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min.

Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and

break up after half the time.

Fruit Plastic pouch—1 to 2 3 to 6 min.

(10-oz. package)

Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.

Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.

Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

Ground meat (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after half the time. Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.

per lb.

Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.

per lb. Turn over after half the time and shield

warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting.

Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer 15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap cut up (2

⁄2 to 3 lbs.) and turn over after half the time. When

finished, separate pieces and microwave 2–4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand to finish defrosting.

Chicken, whole 17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half (2

⁄2 to 3 lbs.) the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.

Shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.

Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-

per lb. side-up. Turn over after half the time.

Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.

Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 5 to 9 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-

per lb. side-down. After half the time, turn over

and shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1–2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

Operating Instructions

Time Features

You can use this feature two ways:

• It will add 30 seconds to

the time counting down each time the pad is pressed.

• It can be used as a quick

way to set 30 seconds of cooking time.

Add 30 Seconds

This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes.

Press one of the Minute Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10.

Minute Cook

Convenience Features

How to Use the Popcorn Feature

1 Follow package

instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.

2 Press POPCORN. The

oven starts immediately. Tap POPCORN to select the bag size you are cooking.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently, you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to the automatic popping time.

To add time:

After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds.

To subtract time:

After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time.

Popcorn

(less time)

(more time)

Use only with prepackaged

microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

Operating Instructions

Convenience Features

The Reheat feature reheats servings of many previously cooked foods.

1 Press REHEAT.

2 Select food type 1–7 for

one serving (see Reheat Guide below). The oven starts immediately.

3 Press 2 or 3 to change the

serving size.

NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after the oven starts. Press number pad 2 or 3. The serving size for food type 7 cannot be changed.

Reheat

1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

2 Meats and casseroles Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

4 Beverages (8–10 oz.) Works best with wide mouth mug—do not cover.

5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

6 Pizza (slices) Do not cover.

7 Plate of leftovers Cover with vented plastic wrap.

(2–3 foods, 4 oz. each)

Food Type Comments

Reheat Guide

The Beverage feature heats 4 ounce, 8 ounce or 12 ounce servings of any beverage.

Press BEVERAGE. The oven starts immediately.

The serving size is automatically set at 4 ounces, but can be changed by tapping BEVERAGE to select 8 or 12 ounces.

Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.

Beverage

Operating Instructions

Convenience Features

Auto Defrost

Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds.

There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.

• Remove meat from

package and place on microwave-safe dish.

• Twice during defrost,

the oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

• After defrosting, most

meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.

Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Weight of Enter Food Food in Weight Ounces (tenths of

a pound)

1–2 .1

3.2

4–5 .3

6–7 .4

8.5

9–10 .6

11 .7

12–13 .8

14–15 .9

1 Press AUTO DEFROST.

2 Using the Conversion

Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).

3 Press START.

(Time Defrost is explained in the Time Features section.)

Guide

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