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Adapter Plugs 20 Minute/Second Timer 9
Aluminum Foil 4Model and Serial Numbers 2
Appliance Registration 2Power Levels 9-13
Auto Roast 16, 17 Precautions 2-5
Auto Simmer 17 Problem Solver 21
Care and Cleaning 18-20 Quick Set 12, 13
Consumer Services 23 Safety Instructions 2-5
Control Panel 6,7 Temperature Cook 15
Cook ‘N Watch 10 Temperature Probe 15-17
Cooking Complete Reminder 8Time Cook 10
Cooktop Light 6,20 Time Defrost 11
Defrosting 11 Warranty Back Cover
Exhaust Fan 6, 19
Extension Cords 20
Features 8
Grease Filter 19
Grounding Instructions 20
Hold Time 9
Light Bulb Replacement 20 GE Answer Center@
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Help us help you...
Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on alabel inside
the oven.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should aneed 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 oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
check the Problem Solver on page 21.
It lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct yourself.
All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
●Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
●Light reflection around door or
outer case.
●Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
●Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
●Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using your
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.
If you need service ...
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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between the oven fgont face and
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surfaces.
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if it is damaged. It is particularly
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damage to the:
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(2) hinges and latches (broken or
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(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
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except properly qualified serviee
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Microwaving Tips
●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 ametallic sheen can be used.
Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
If you are not sure if adish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the dish you
are testing and aglass measuring
cup filled with one cup water—set
the measuring cup either in or next
to the dish. Microwave 1minute 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.
cPaper towels, wax 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.
●Some microwaved foods
require stirring, rotating or
rearranging. Check the cookbook.
●Steam builds up pressure in
foods which are tightly covered
by askin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken
livers to prevent bursting.
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Your Touch Control Panel
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven
controls electronically with the touch of afinger. It’s
designed to be easy to use and understand.
When YouPlug in the Oven
The display panel displays five 8’s, “18 POWER” and
all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights
disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock and oven is
ready for use.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
recurs, and you must reset Clock after touching the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
“PRObE” Appears on the Display
●Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp
Cook/Hold function is being used.
sProbe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature
during cooking functions, power level being used,
cooking mode and instructions.
2. TIME COOK 1&2. Microwave for apreset amount
of time using automatic power level 10. (If desired, you
may change power level after entering cooking time. See
page 10.)
3. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power
level 3(Low). (If desired, you may change power level
after entering defrosting time. See page 11.)
4. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature probe
to cook by using apreset temperature. Once food reaches
preset temperature, oven switches to HOLD setting and
maintains that temperature until you touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 15.)
5. COOK ‘N WATCH. Use this pad for short-term
cooking which automatically turns oven off after 3
minutes. (See page 10.)
6. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad and then
number pad for desired code number to slow-cook or
temperature-cook meat with automatic preset program.
(See pages 16and 17.)
7. 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 pads 1, 3and Oand “1:30”
will appear in display. Then touch START pad. To reset
or change time, simply repeat above process.
8. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change from
automatic power level 10(High) for cooking or power
level 3(Low) for defrosting.
9. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave
energy. It functions as either akitchen timer, as aholding
period after defrost or as atimer for time cooking. (See
page 9.)
10. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven
and erases all settings (except time of day).
11. EXHAUST FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the
different fan speeds.
12. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking
time, defrosting time, time of day, temperature and power
level.
13. QUICK SET CONTROL. Use this pad as ashort-
cut method for entering cooking time and power level.
(See pages 12and 13.)
14. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad
to start the oven.
15. LIGHT. Touch ON to illuminate counter.
AUTOMATIC FN FEATURE
Cooking appliances installed under the oven may,
under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures
high enough to overheat some internal parts of the
microwave oven.
To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust
fan is designed to automatically turn on at alow speed if
excessive temperatures occur. Should this happen, the fan
cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically
turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may
stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range
and microwave oven controls have been turned off.
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Features of YourMicrowave Oven
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all cooking features except Auto Roast Code 4.)
To remind you that you have food in the
oven, the oven will display “End” and beep
once aminute until you either open the oven 4c
door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
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door. Door must be securely
latched for oven to operate.
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when door is opened or when oven
is operating in any function.
7. Receptacle for Temperature
3. Whdow with Metal Shield. Probe. Probe must be ~ecurely
Screen allows cooking to be viewed inserted into receptacle before oven
will start any temperature or Auto
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in oven.
4. Model and Serial Numbers.
5. Oven Vent.
8. MicroThermometerTM
Temperature Probe. Use with
Temp Cook/Hold and Auto Roast
functions only.
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9. Touch Control Panel and
Digital Display. For detailed
information on each feature,
see pages 6and 7.
10. Hood Controls.
Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.
Light. Press ON or OFF.
IL Grease Filters.
12. Cooktop Light.
13. Oven Floor.
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How to Use the Minute/Second Timer
The Minute/Second Timer has
three timing functions:
●It operates as aminute timer.
●It can be used as ahold setting
after defrosting.
The Minute/Second Timer operates
without microwave energy.
How to Time a3-Minute
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1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O
for 3minutes and no seconds.
Display shows “3:00” and “TIME?’
3. Touch START pad. Display
shows time counting down.
4. When time is up, oven signals,
flashes “EndJ’ and display shows
time of day.
Using aHolding Time
The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program a“holding time”
between microwave cooking fimctions.
The time can range from one second
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A
holding or standing time maybe
found in some of your own recipes
or in the cookbook supplied.
How to Defrost, Hold and
Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost afrozen
casserole for 15minutes, hold for
10minutes and then Time Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: T&e casserole from freezer
and place in oven.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“POWER 3?’ “ENTER DEF
TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Touch number pads 1,5,0
and Ofor adefrosting time of 15
minutes. “15:00’ appears on display.
(Defrosting is automatically set on
power level 3, but can be changed
by touching the POWER LEVEL
pad and the desired power level.)
Step 4: Set standing or hold time
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and Oto hold
for 10minutes. “10:00” appears on
display and “TIME” flashes.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK 1&2
pad. The display shows “: O“ and
“POWER 10?’“ENTER COOK
TIME I“ flashes.
Step %Touch 2,5,0 and Ofor 25
minutes of cooking time. “COOK
TIME” flashes and “25 :00” and
“POWER 10” appear on display.
Step 8: Touch the START pad.
“DEF TIME” and “15:00~’
counting down, show on display.
As each function is automatically
performed, oven display shows
instructions entered and the
function.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and display flashes “End?’
Questions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I
accidentally reverse my defrost,
hold and cook instructions?
A. The oven will automatically
rearrange your program. Defrosting
will always come first, then hold,
and then the cooking function.
Q. Can Idefrost and hold only?
A. Yes. Sometimes you may only
want to defrost afood, hold it, and ~
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in defrost and amount of
time. Then program the hold time
and the amount of cooking time. Be
sure to put the thawed dish in the
refrigerator promptly.
N~E: Let foods remain at room
temperature only as long as safe.
Times will vary.
Q. Iprogrammed my oven for
aspecific defrosting time but it
defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?
A. When instructions conflict,
the oven carries out the last
instruction. You may have set the
oven to defrost for 4minutes, hold
for 2minutes, and then defrost for
6minutes. In this case, the oven
would defrost for 6minutes and
hold for 2minutes.

Cooking byTime
Time Cook 1&2allows you to
microwave for apreset amount of
time using automatic power level
10 (High), or change power levels
automatically.
Power level 10(High) is
recommended for most cooking,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. See the cookbook.
To become better acquainted with
time cooking, make acup of coffee
by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill acup 2/3 fill of
water, add 1teaspoon of instant
coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a
cup that has no metal decoration
and is microwave-safe (refer to
Microwaving Tips on page 3).
Place cup in oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK 1&2.
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
10~’“ENTER COOK TIME I“ flashes.
Step 3: Select your cooking time.
Touch 1,0 and Ofor acooking time
of one minute. Display shows
“1:00” and “POWER 10?’“COOK
TIME I“ flashes.
Because automatic power level 10
is recommended for this cup of
coffee, there is no need to change
the power level. (If power level 10
is not appropriate, see “How to
Change Power Level” at right.)
Step 4: Touch START pad.
“COOK TIME 1;’ “POWER 10”
and time, counting down, show
on display.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End~’ Oven,
light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
Using the Time Cook 2
Feature
The Time Cook 2feature lets you
set two time cooking functions
within one program. This is ideal
if you want to change power levels
during your cooking operations.
Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place food in oven in
microwave-safe container and close
the door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK 1&2.
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
10:’“ENTER COOK TIME I“ flashes.
Step 3: Select your cooking time.
For example, touch 2, 1and 5for a
cooking time of two minutes and 15
seconds. Display shows “2:15” and
“POWER 10:’ “COOK TIME I“
flashes.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK 1&2.
Step 5: Set your cooking time.
IHow to Change Power Level I
After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 6: Touch the START pad.
10
Step %Display shows “POWER
10” and “COOK TIME I:’
counting down.
Step 8: At the end of “COOK
TIME I;’ the second power level is
displayed and “COOK TIME H“
is shown counting down.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and display flashes “End?’
The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 10: Open the door.
Cook ‘N Watch
The Cook ‘N Watch feature is a
short-term cooking program which
automatically turns the oven off
after 3minutes. It’s ideal for
melting cheese on food or other
quick cooking operations where
you want to stop cooking at just
the right time.
To Use Cook ‘N Watch
Step 1: Touch COOK ‘N WA~H.
After 4seconds, “START” flashes
on display.
Step 2: Touch START pad.
“COOK ‘N WATCH” and time,
counting up to 3minutes, are
displayed. Power level 10is
automatically set in oven but
another power level can be selected
either during programming or
during cooking.
Step 3: Open the door or touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad to stop cooking.
The oven will automatically signal,
flash “End” and shut off at the end
of 3minutes.

Defrosting
Time Defrost is designed for
speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great advantages
of amicrowave oven.
cPower level 3is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
●See the cookbook for defrosting
help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Be sure package contains no metal.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
3?’ “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Select one half of the total
defrosting time recommended in
the cookbook. For example, touch
4,0 and Ofor 4minutes. Display
shows “4:00” and “POWER 3?’
“DEF TIME” flashes.
How to Change PowerLevel
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 4: Touch the START pad.
“DEF TIME” and time, counting
down, show on the display. When
cycle is completed, the oven
signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2and 3to set
remaining half of defrosting time.
Touch th; START pad. -
Step 6: When oven signals and
display flashes “End~’ open door,
remove package and separate chops
to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
●Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
●For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
●Family-size, pre-packaged
frozen entrees can be defrosted
and microwaved. If the food is in
afoil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
Questions and Answers
Q. When Itouch the START pad,
Ihear adull thumping noise.
What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting you know the oven is using a
power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can Idefrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7cuts the
total defrosting time about in 1/2;
power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
1/3. During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem right
for my food?
A. These times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in the cookbook. If your food is
still not completely thawed at the
end of that time, reset your oven
and adjust the time accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can Iopen the door during
Time Defrost to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and touch the START pad. The
oven begins operating if time is left
on timer. If not, reset timer.
.Check the cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
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How to Use QUICK SET Control
The QUICK SET control provides
ashortcut code method for entering
time and the power level on your
microwave oven. QUICK SET
codes are only used for recipes
which need little or no attention,
and which require no change of
power level during cooking.
Recipes which require additional
ingredients, attention or change of
power level during microwaving
should be cooked in the usual
manner. Also, recipes with a
cooking time of less than one
minute or more than 99 minutes
cannot use codes.
To understand the QUICK SET
control codes, it is important to
know what the numbers mean and
what the sequence is. The first and
second numbers, if setting a3-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 level 5.
N~E: Your oven can only be
programmed to 99 minutes when
using the QUICK SET control, and
the highest power level is 10,which
is represented by “O:’ When setting
a2-digit QUICK SET control entry,
the first is time, the second is
power level. For example, 50
means 5minutes at power level 10.
On the following page, many
frequently prepared foods and their
codes are shown. It’s also easy to
make codes for many other recipes.
Just select one or two digits
representing the length of cooking
time desired, and afinal digit for
the power level required. The
codes given on the guide represent
the minimum time needed to avoid
overcooking, which can dry out
food and make it tasteless and
tough. If you feel that more
cooking is needed, add additional
time by changing the first digit of
the code. You cannot add seconds
to the cycle time—codes are for
ForExample:
QUICK SET
2-Digit
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Time in PowerLevel
Minutes High (10)
QUICK SET
3Digit
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Time in Power~vel
Minutes Med (5)
whole minutes only. If your recipe
calls for power level changes or
different amounts of time needed
between addition of ingredients,
you may set one code for the first
part of the recipe, then after
completion, set another code for
that period of time and power level.
Remember that QUICK SET
codes are for microwaving by time
only. If you are microwaving by
temperature, you must use the
Temp Cook or Auto Roast
function.
When the oven completes QUICK
SET program, it automatically
shuts off. It will then display
“End” and beep once aminute
until you either open the door or
touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
How to Set
QUICK SET Control
Programming your oven for
QUICK SET control operation is
easy. Follow these simple steps.
Step 2: Enter the proper code. For
example, arecipe calling for 12
minutes cooking time at power
level 10would be 120. “120”
appears on the display panel. ,
Step 1: Touch the QUICK SET
pad. “ENTER CODE” flashes.
Step 3: Touch the START pad.
Display will show time, counting
down, and “COOK TIME?’
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QUICK SET Control Guide
Detach and Tape to Inside Cabinet Door or Other Prominent Place
The QUICK SET control feature gives you an easy,
automatic way to accurately set microwave time for
foods requiring only one power level and little
attention during cooking. The guide below shows
frequently prepared foods and the suggested codes to
use with each. For specific information on stirring,
turning or rotating, check the Microwave Guide and
cookbook which comes with your microwave oven.
Always use the microwave-safe containers and
microwave techniques as described in the cookbook.
To set codes for many other foods or recipes refer to
page 12 in this Use and Care book. QUICK SET codes
given are for minimum time. Check and add time if
necessary to complete cooking.
FOOD COOKING CODE FOOD COOKING CODE
Appetizers (Warming)
Dips (Cream Cheese)
Y2 cup 25
1cup 45
Dips (Sour Cream)
1/2 cup 13
1cup 23
Pastry Bites (Reheating)
2servings 17
4servings 10
Breads and Desserts
Apples (2)
Bran Muffins (5-6)
Brownies, Mix
Cakes, Mix (16cups fluted mold)
Cheese Bread, Yeast (1loaf)
Chocolate Chip Bars
Nut Bread Mix (1loaf,)
Pudding Mix (3-oz. pkg.)
60
27
60
110
105
50
97
60
Beverages
Coffee, Soup (1cup) 10
Milk Bases (1cup) 28
Frozen Foods (Defrost)
Note: Times given below are for entire defrost cycle.
Usually food must be rotated, broken up or turned over
while defrosting. Check Cooking Guide for specific
information.
Cake, Whole Iced 23
Chicken, Cut-up (2%-3 ?4lbs.) 123
Dessert Topping, Whipped 13
Doughnuts or Pastries (2-4) 13
Fish Fillets (1lb.) 73
Hamburgers (2 lbs.) 113
Pie, Fruit Filling, Whole 63
Roast (4-5 lbs.) 323
Steak or Chops (2 lbs.)83
Meats/Main Dishes
Bacon
2slices
4slices
Chicken
8-10pieces
2pieces
4pieces
Chuck Roast (3 lbs.)
Eggs, Baked (2 Eggs)
Eggs, Scrambled (2 Eggs)
Entrees, Frozen
8OZ.
16OZ.
2lbs.
Fish Fillets (1lb.)
Frank (in bun)
2
4
Meatloaf (1%lbs.)
Sausage (Raw)
4patties
4links
Swiss Steak (2 lbs.)
Frozen TV Dinner (12oz.)
28
30
150
40
70
665
25
20
50
110
180
60
10
30
217
30
20
706
97
Vegetables (Fresh)
Beans, Green (1lb.)
Broccoli (1!4-1% lbs.)
Spears
cut
Cauliflower, Head
Corn on Cob (4)
Potatoes (4)
Squash (1lb.)
Zucchini (1lb.)
110
127
90
137
100
120
50
50
Vegetables (Frozen)
10-OZ.pkg. 70
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Cooking byTemperature
Internal temperature is the best
test of doneness for many foods.
Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook
avariet yof foods to the desired
finished food temperature.
The Time Cook 1&2setting is
recommended for batters, doughs,
frozen foods and foods which are
difficult to cook precisely with
the probe.
Temp Cook/Hold takes the
guesswork out of cooking, because
the oven automatically switches
to “Hold” setting after reaching
the preset food temperature and
maintains that temperature for up
to one hour or until you touch
the CLEAR/OFF pad.
Note: Oven automatically switches
to “Hold” when preset food
temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
Sensor Handle c::?
Ii
cllp-
The temperature probe is afood
thermometer that gauges the
internal temperature of the food;
it must be used when using Temp
Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. To use
the probe properly, follow
directions on page 16.
How to Temp Cook aRolled
Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe
and attach probe securely in oven
wall. Close the door.
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/
HOLD pad. The display panel
shows “F” and “POWER 10.”
“ENTER FOOD TEMP” flashes.
Step 3: Touch 1,6 and Ofor 160”F.
“FOOD TEMP” flashes and
“160F” and “POWER 10” show
on the display.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL
pad. “ENTER POWER’ flashes.
Touch 5for medium power.
“FOOD TEMPJ’ “160F” and
“POWER 5“ show on display.
Step 5: Touch the START pad. If
internal temperature of the roast is
less than 90”F., display will show
“COOL”; if temperature is 90”F.
or above, display shows
temperature counting up.
Step 6: When 160°F. is reached,
the oven will sound and display
“Hold7 The oven will then hold
the temperature.
Step ZTouch the CLEAR/OFF
pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove probe and food
from the oven.
Cooking Tips
cUse alower power level; foods
will heat more evenly though
requiring more time.
●Be sure frozen food has been
completely defrosted before inserting
probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.
sCover foods loosely for moisture
control and quick, even heating.
Questions and Answers
Q. Are there any foods Ican’t
Temp Cook?
A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice
cream, frozen whipped toppings,
etc., soften rapidly at warm
temperatures. Batters, doughs and
frozen foods are also difficult to
cook precisely with the probe. It’s
best to Time Cook these foods.
Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on
the display after Itouched the
START pad?
A. “PRObE” will flash if you
don’t seat the cable end of the probe
securely into the receptacle in the
oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
COOK/HOLD pad and forget to
use the probe.
Q. Can Ileave my probe in the
oven if it’s not inserted in food?
A. No, if it touches the oven wall,
it may damage the oven.
Q. Can ITemp Cook different
portions of food at different
temperatures?
A. Yes. The temperature probe
gives you the freedom to cook
different portions of food at
different temperatures to suit
individual eating styles. Simply
place probe in food and change
temperature setting as needed.
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Automatic Roasting
Auto Roast uses the temperature
probe to cook to the desired
serving temperature. Unlike
Temp Cook/Hold, which uses a
single power level, Auto Roast
uses up to 3power settings which
automatically switch during
roasting, thus providing even,
tender cooking results without
overcooking.
Just as in conventional roasting,
only tender roasts should be Auto
Roasted until specified internal
temperatures are reached. Less
tender roasts should be microwaved
by time, according to the cookbook
which comes with your oven.
Preparing Roasts for
Auto Roasting
Place tender beef roast in cooking
bag on trivet in microwave-safe dish.
(Refer to package instructions for
proper use of cooking bag.) Insert
probe through cooking bag
horizontally into the center meaty
area not touching bone or fat.
Make sure the handle does not
touch the food or top or sides
of the oven.
Place pork roast in cooking bag
and place in microwave-safe dish.
Place meat in oven with probe to
the right. Insert cable end of probe
firmly into receptacle on oven wall.
How to Auto Roast
Beef Roast to Medium
1. Touch AUTO ROAST pad.
“ROAST” appears on the display
and “ENTER CODE” flashes.
Touch number pad 1. “l” and the
selected doneness code—in this
case, “MEd’~ appear on the display.
“CODE” flashes. After 4seconds,
“START” flashes on the display.
Touch START pad. (See “Auto
Roast Guide” on the next page for
complete list of recommended
codes.)
Note: By touching the AUl_U
ROAST pad during cooking, the
meat’s internal temperature will be
displayed. (“COOU’ will be
displayed until meat reaches 90”F.)
When pad is released, doneness
code reappears on the display.
2. When you select Auto Roast
codes 1or 2, the oven signals with
4beeps and “TURn” flashes on the
display when it’s time to turn the
roast over. After you turn the roast,
close the door and touch START
pad. (Note: Oven continues to cook
after the signal whether or not
roast is turned over. )
3. After apre-programmed food
temperature is reached, oven beeps
4times and “HOLd” appears on
the display.
4. Food will be held at this
temperature for 60 minutes. The
oven then beeps 4times and “End”
smears on the distiav.
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Auto Roast Guide Automatic Simmer
(Auto Roast Code 4)
Your cookbook has information on
Automatic Simmering, including
guides and recipes.
Total time includes time to bring
food to 180°F., and hold at that
temperature until done.
●Place meats in acooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package
instructions for proper use of cooking bag.)
●Insert probe as described on page 16.
Final Approx. Time Hold* Doneness
Temp. (minutesperpound) Minutes Display Food
Beef(5poundmax.)
Tender Roast
Medium
Well
Pork (5poundmax.)
Loin Roast
Poultry(6poundmax.)
Turkey Breast
(Insert probe horizontally
into meatiest area.)
Code
160”F. 13-15 0MEd
170”F. 15-17 5-1o WELL
170”F. 15-19 10 WELL
185°F. 17-20 10-15 WELL
1
2
2
3
Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast
as explained on page 16. Display
shows “SIM” and “CODE 47
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*Recommended standing time before serving.
Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)
Final
I’emp. Approx.
TimelHours Doneness Display
Food Comments
Add enough liquid to just cover
meat. If adding vegetables make
sure they are completely covered
by liquid.
Precook meat. Place probe 1inch
from top surface. Stir after 3
hours, if possible.
Add 4cups liquid. Insert probe
into meatiest area of inner thigh
from below end and parallel to
leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.
Same procedure as above.
Beef
Pot Roast 180°F.
180”F.
5-7
5-8
SIM
SIM
Oven switches to Hold at 180”F.,
and continues holding at 180°F.
until you remove food and turn off
oven. If stirring is recommended,
you can reset oven by touching the
START pad again. Touch
CLEAR/OFF pad after cooking.
Chili
Chicken
Stewing 180”F.
180°F.
180”F.
4-6
3-4
SIM
SIM
Broiler/Fryer
Ham or Pork
Roast 4-6 SIM Add 4cups liquid.
soup
Stock/Vegetable 180”F.
180”F.
7-1o
5-7
SIM
SIM
Make sure that vegetables and
meat are covered by liquid. Stir
every 3hours.
Add enough liquid to cover peas at
least 2inches. Stir after 3hours.
Split Pea
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Care and Cleaning
Your new microwave oven is
avaluable appliance. Protect
it from misuse by following
these rules:
●Keep your oven clean and
sweet-smelling. Opening the oven
door afew minutes after cooking
helps air out the interior. An
occasional thorough wiping with a
solution of baking soda and water
keeps the interior fresh.
●Don’t use sharp-edged utensils
with your oven. The inside and
outside oven walls can be scratched
and the control panel can be
damaged.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls and floor. Some spatters can
be removed with apaper towel,
while others may require adamp
cloth. Remove greasy spatters with
asudsy cloth, then rinse with a
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners on oven walls. NEVER
USE ACOMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER ON ANY PART OF
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.
Door (inside). Window: Wipe
up spatters daily and wash when
soiled with adamp cloth. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.
Metal and plastic parts on door:
Wipe frequently with adamp
cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT
USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS
CLEANING POWDERS OR
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.
THEY WILL MAR THE
SURFACE.
Special note when using
Brown ‘N Sear dish: If grease
is present, high heat generated on
bottom of aBrown ‘N Sear dish
may cause the grease to burn onto
the oven floor. This may be removed
with acleanser such as Bon Ami@
brand cleanser.
Afier using Bon Ami” brand
cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,
following instructions on can. Do
not use Bon Ami” brand cleanser
on the painted surfaces such as the
walls. It may scratch the paint.
Automatic Temperature Probe.
Probe is sturdy, but care should be
taken in handling. Do not twist or
bend; avoid dropping temperature
probe.
Clean as soon after using as possible.
To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then
rub lightly with plastic scouring
ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or
wash in dishwasher.
How to Clean the Outside
Case. Clean the outside of your
oven with soap and adamp cloth,
rinse with adamp cloth and then
dry. Wipe the window clean with a
damp cloth. Chrome trim is best
wiped with adamp cloth and then
with adry towel.
Control Panel. Wipe with adamp
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
cleaning sprays, large amounts of
soap and water, abrasives or sharp
objects on the panel—they can
damage it.
Door Surface. When cleaning
surfaces of door and oven that
come together on closing the door,
use only mild, non-abrasive soaps
or detergents applied with asponge
or soft cloth.
Power Cord. If the cord becomes
soiled, unplug and wash with a
damp cloth. For stubborn spots,
sudsy water maybe used, but be
certain to rinse with adamp cloth
and dry thoroughly before plugging
cord into outlet.
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The Exhaust Feature
METAL IMETAL
FILTER FILTER
COOKTOP LIGHT
The exhaust hood feature on your
microwave oven is equipped with
two metal filters which collect
grease. When the fan is operated,
air is drawn up through the filters
and is then discharged through the
provided venting to the outside.
The hood also has alight for
illuminating the counter space.
To remove grease filter, grasp the
“finger hold’ on the filte~ and slide
to the rear.
Then pull filter downward and to
the front. The filter will drop out.
To replace grease filter, slide the
filter in the frame slot on the back
of the opening.
To clean grease filter, 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 amonth.
Never operate your hood without
the filter in place. In situations
where flaming might occur on
surfaces below hood, filter will
retard entry of flames into the unit.
Pull filter upward and to the front
to lock into place.
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CooktopLight
IREMOVE SCREW
To replace cooktop light, first
disconnect power at main fuse
or circuit breaker panel or
pull plug.
Remove screw on right side of light
compartment cover and lower cover
until it stops.
Be sure bulbs to be replaced are
cool before removing. Break the
adhesive seal by gently unscrewing
the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt
incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253)
available from your Hotpoint
supplier. High intensity 40-watt
bulbs (40SllN/1), which are
available in supermarkets and
hardware stores, may also be used
for replacements. Raise light
compartment cover and replace
screw. Connect electrical power
to microwave oven.
OvenLight
To replace your oven light, first
disconnect power at main fuse
or circuit breaker panel or pull
plug. Remove the top grill by
taking out the 2screws that hold
it in place.
Next, remove the single screw
located above door near center of
oven that secures light housing.
Replace burned-out bulb with a
30-watt incandescent bulb
(WB02X4235), available from
your Hotpoint supplier.
Clean off the grease and dust on
hood surfaces often. Use asolution
of warm water and detergent. About
1tablespoon of ammonia maybe
added to the water. Ttie care not
to touch the filters and enamel
surfaces with this solution;
ammonia will darken metal.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having agrounding
wire with agrounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and
grounded. (Fig. 1)
WAl?NING-ImProPer
use of the grounding plug can result
in arisk of electric shock.
,Fig 1
INSUREPROPER
GROUNDEXISTS
BEFOREUSE
J
Consult aqualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Where astandard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
aproperly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstance
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.
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