Hotpoint RES0730 User manual

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Safety Information ........ 2-6
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature ................... 12
Convenience Features ....... 13-14
Microwave Terms ............... 16
Other Features ................. 15
Oven Features ................ 7, 8
Power Levels .................... 9
Time Features ............... 9-12
Care and Cleaning ......... 17
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 18
Things That Are Normal ......... 18
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Warrantg ...................... 19
RES0730
UWrite the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
located on the rear of the
oven, PM016200705148 39-40564 06-07 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
tk WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock,
or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do NotAttempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks,
(b) Do Not Piece any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Do Not Operate the oven if it isdamaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door closeproperly
and that there is no damage to the:
(1)door (bent),
(2)hingesand latches (brokenor loosened),
(3)door sealsand sealingsurfaces.
(d) TheOvenShould Not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified servicepersonnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
When using electrica! appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
• Readand follow the specificprecautions in the Precautions
to AvoidPossibleExposureto ExcessiveMicrowave Energy
section above.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connectonly to a
properly grounded outlet. Seethe Grounding Instructions
section on page 5.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
• Be certain to place the front surface of the door three
inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid
accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
• Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any
portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven surface when the microwave oven isinoperation.
Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath
this microwave.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power
cord or plug,if it isnot working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
Usethis appliance only for its intended use asdescribed
in this manual. Donot use corrosivechemicals or vapors
in this appliance.Thismicrowave oven isspecifically
designedto heat, dry or cook food, and isnot intended
for laboratory or industrial use.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
• This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water-for example, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in wateE
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table
or counteE
• To reducethe riskof fire in the ovencavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefullyattend appliance
when paper,plastic or other combustible materials are
placed insidethe oven while cooking.
- Removewire twist-ties and metal handlesfrom paper or
plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
- Do not usethe oven for storage purposes.Donot leave
paper products, cooking utensilsor food in the oven when
not in use.
• Seedoor surface cleaning instructions in the Coreand
cleaningof the microwave ovensection ofthis manual.
• GEdoes not support any servicing of this microwave oven,
except as described by the ConsumerSupport section of
this manual. Do not attempt to servicethe microwave
oven yourself. If serviceis desired,then this appliance
should be servicedonly by qualified servicepersonnel.
Contact the nearest authorized servicefacility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• Aswith any appliance, close supervisionis necessary
when usedby children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
- If materials insidethe oven ignite, keepthe 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 isopened,the fire may spread.
WARNING!
ARCING
If gou see arcing, press the clear/off pad and correct the problem.
Arcing isthe microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing iscaused by:
• Metal or foiltouching the sideof the oven.
• Foilnot molded to food (upturned edgesact
likeantennas).
• Metal,such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-
rimmed dishes,inthe microwave.
• Recycledpaper towels containing small metal
piecesbeing used inthe microwave.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
FOODS
Donot pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unlessin a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unlessyou usepopcorn labeledfor usein
microwave ovens.
•Someproducts such aswhole eggs and sealed
containers-for example, closedjars-are able
to explode and should not be heated inthis
microwave oven. Suchuseof the microwave
oven could result in injury.
•Donot boil eggsin a microwave oven.Pressurewill
build up insideegg yolkand will cause itto burst,
possiblyresulting in injury.
•Operatingthe microwave with no food inside for
more than a minute or two may cause damage
to the oven and could start a fire. It increasesthe
heat around the magnetron and can shorten
the lifeof the oven.
•Foodswith unbroken outer "skin"such as potatoes,
hot dogs, sausages,tomatoes, apples,chicken
liversand other giblets,and egg yolksshould be
piercedto allow steam to escape during cooking.
• SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,such as water,coffeeor tea,are able to
be overheatedbeyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visiblebubbling or boiling
when the container isremoved from the microwave
ovenisnot alwabtspresent.THISCOULDRESULT
tN VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILINGOVER
WHENTHECONTAINERISDISTURBEDORA SPOON
OROTHERUTENSILISINSERTEDINTOTHELIQUID.
To reducethe riskof injury to persons:
- Donot overheatthe liquid.
- Stirthe liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
- Donot usestraight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
•Avoidheating baby food in glassjars, even
with the lid off.Hake sureall infant food is
thoroughly cooked.Stirfood to distribute the
heat evenly. Becareful to prevent scalding when
warming formula. The container may feel cooler
than the formula reallyis.Always test the formula
before feeding the baby.
•Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especiallycarbonated beverages).Evenif
the container isopened, pressurecan build up.This
can cause the container to burst, possiblyresulting
in injury.
•Hot foods and steam can cause burns.
Becareful when opening any containers of hot
food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches
and boxes.Toprevent possibleinjury, direct steam
away from hands and face.
•Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
•Cookmeat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at
least an INTERNALtemperature of :]_60°Fand
poultry to at least an INTERNALtemperature
of ]_80°RCooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
-After heating, allow the container to stand in
the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
- Useextreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave • Cookwaremau become hot because of heat
oven issuitable for microwaving. Mostglass transferred from the heated food. Potholders
casseroles,cooking dishes,measuring cups,custard mau be needed to handle the cookware.
cups,potteru or china dinnerware which does not • "Boilable"cooking pouches and tightly closed
have metallic trim or glazewith a metallic sheen plastic bags should be slit, piercedor vented as
can be used.Somecookware is labeled "suitable directed by package. If they are not, plasticcould
for microwaving;' burst during or immediatelu after cooking,possiblu
• If Uouare not sureif a dishis microwave-safe, resulting in injuru.Also,plasticstorage containers
usethis test: Placein the oven both the dish should be at least partiallu uncovered because
Uouaretesting and a glass measuringcup filled theu form a tight seal.When cooking with
with i cup of water-set the measuring cup either containers tightlu coveredwith plastic wrap,
in or next to the dish. Microwave 1minute at high. remove covering carefullu and direct steam
If the dish heats,it should not be usedfor awau from hands and face.
microwaving. • Usefoil onlu asdirected in this manual.
If the dish remains cool and onlu the water in TVdinners mau be microwaved in foil traus less
the cup heats,then the dish ismicrowave-safe, than 3/4" high;remove the top foil cover and
• If you usea meat thermometer while cooking, return the trau to the box.When usingfoil in
make sureit is safefor usein microwave ovens, the microwave oven,keepthe foilat least i inch
• Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled away from the sides ofthe oven.
• Plasticcookware-Plastic cookware designed for
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing microwave cooking isvery useful,but shouldbe
or ignite. Paperproducts containing nylon or nylon used carefully. Evenmicrowave-safe plastic may
filaments should be avoided, asthey may also not be astolerant of overcooking conditions as are
ignite, glass or ceramic materials, and may soften or char
• Somestyrofoam trays (likethose that meat is if subjectedto short periodsof overcooking. In
longer exposuresto overcooking,the food and
packaged on)havea thin strip of metal embedded cookware couldignite.
in the bottom. When microwave& the metal can
bum the floor ofthe oven orignitea paper towel. Follow theseguidelines:
• Do not usethe microwave to dry newspapers. H Usemicrowave-safe plasticsonlLIand use
• Not all plasticwrap issuitablefor usein microwave them in strict compliance with theecookware
ovens.Checkthe packagefor proper use. manufacturer's recommendations.
• Papertowels, waxed paper and plasticwrap [] Donot microwave empty containers.
can be usedto cover dishesin order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sureto M Donot permit childrento useplastic cookware
without complete supervision.
vent plasticwrap sosteam can escape.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing
an escape wire for the electric
current.
,& WARNING-Impr°peruseof the grounding plug canresultin a riskof electricshock.
This appliance must be PREFERREO_---------.._ If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
grounded. In the event of ME__ it is your personal responsibility and obligation
an electricalshort circuit,
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
This appliance isequipped with a power cord having
a grounding wire with a grounding plug.Theplug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
Consulta qualified electrician ifthe grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if
doubt existsas to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
B-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground)prong from the power cord.
Forbest operation, plug this appliance into its
own electricaloutlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breakeE
We do not recommend using an extension cord
with this appliance. Ifthe power cord istoo short,
have a qualifiedelectrician install an outlet near
the appliance. (SeeEXTENSIONCORDSsection.)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
EXTENSIONCORDS
A short power supplg cord isprovided to reducethe risksresultingfrom becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.
Extensioncords mug be usedif gou ore careful in usingthem.
tf on extensioncord isused-
H Themarked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least usgreat usthe electrical rating
ofthe appliance;
I_The extension cord must be a grounding-tgpe 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into o 3-slot outlet;
M Theextension cord should be arranged so that it will not drupe overthe countertop or tabletop where it
con be pulled on bg children or tripped over unintentionallg.
If gou useon extensioncord, the interior light mug flicker and the blower sound mug varg when the microwave
oven ison.Cookingtimes mug be longer,too.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Features of the Oven
Door Latches,
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in the oven.
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Convenience Guide.
Touch Control Panel Display.
Door Latch Release. Presslatch releaseto
open dooE
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support
must be in place when usingthe oven.The
turntable mag be removed for cleaning.
Removable Turntable Support. Theturntable
support must be in place when using
the oven.
NOTE:Therating plate islocated on the rear of the
microwave oven,and the ovenvent(s)and oven light
ore located on the insidewalls.

About the features of gour microwave oven.
Youcanmicrowaveby timeorwith the conveniencefeatures.
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Cooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before gou begin.
Time Features
Press Enter
Time Cook Amount of cooking time
Time Defrost (Amount of defrosting time) Amount of defrosting time
Add 0:30 Starts automaticallu!
Power Level Power level 1-10
Convenience Features and Auto Feature
Press Enter
Popcorn 3.5 oz. or 3.0 oz. package
Potato 1-4 servings
Pizza 1-4 slices
Beverage 1-4 servings
Reheat Food type 1-6 + 1-4 serving size
(not available for plate option)
Vegetable Food type 1-3 + 1-4 serving size
Press Enter
Auto Defrost Food weight
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The power level mag be entered or changed
immediately after entering the time for Time
Cook or Time DefrosL The power level mag
also be changed during time countdown.
H Press Time Cook.
p'_ Enter cooking time.
M Press Power Level
[]Select desired power level 1-10.
_1 Press Start/pause.
Variable power levelsadd flexibilitgto
microwave cooking.The power levelson
the microwave oven can be compared to
the surface units on a range.Eachpower level
gives you microwave energg a certain
percent ofthe time. Powerlevel 7 is
microwave energg 70% of the time. Power
level3 isenergg 30% of the time. Host
cooking will be done on High (powerlevel10)
which givesgou 100% power.A high setting
(10)will cook faster,but food mag need more
frequent stirring,rotating or turning ovenA
lower setting will cook more evenly and need
lessstirring or rotating of the food.Some
foods mag have better flavor,texture or
appearance if one of the lowersettings is
used.Usea lower power levelwhen cooking
foods that havea tendencg to boil over,such
as scallopedpotatoes.
Restperiods(whenthe microwave energg
cgclesoff) givetime for the food to "equalize"
or transfer heat to the insideof the food. An
example of this isshown with power level 3-
the defrost cgcle. If microwave energg did not
cgcle off,the outside of the food would cook
before the insidewas defrosted.
Hereore some exomplesofusesfor various
power levels:
High 10: Fish,bacon,vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Med-High 7: Gentlecooking of meat and
poultrg; baking casserolesand reheating.
Medium 5: Slowcooking and tenderizing
for stews and lesstender cuts of meat.
Low2or3: Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1- Keepingfood warm without
overcooking; softening butter
About the time features.
Time Cook
Allows gou to microwave for ang time up
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is automaticallg set,
but gou mag change it for more flexibilitg.
H PressTime Cook.
[]Enter cooking time.
_J Changethe power levelif gou don't want
full power (PressPower Level.Select a
desiredpower level1-10.)
[ Press Start/pause.
Youmay open the door during Time Cook
to check the food. Closethe door and press
Sturt]pause to resume cooking.

About the time features.
Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use High power level (10)unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 Ib. 7 to 10 min., In 1V_-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Med-High 17}
(frozen spears) lO-oz, package 5to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(freshgreen) i lb. cut in half 12 to 17 min. In 1V,-qt. casserole, place !/2 cup water.
(frozengreen) lO-oz, package 6to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2tablespoons water.
(frozen lima) lO-oz, package 6to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh,whole) 1 bunch 18 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place !/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) i bunch 11V4to 1V2Ibs.) 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(freshspears) 1 bunch (1V4to 1!/2Ibs.) 9to 13 rain. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen, chopped) lO-oz, package 5to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears) lO-oz, package 5to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh,slice@ i medium heed (about 2 Ibs.) 8to 13 min.
(wedges) 7to 14 min.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) i lb. 6 to 9 min.
(frozen) lO-oz, package 5 to 8 min.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 9to 14 mJn.
(fresh,whole) i medium head 9to 17 min.
(frozen) lO-oz, package 5to 8 min.
Corn
(frozen kernel) lO-oz, package 4 to 8 min.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) i to 5 ears
(frozen)
3 to 5min.
per ear
1 ear 5 to 7min.
2to 6 ears 2 to 4 min.
per ear
Mixedvegetables
(frozen) 4 to 8min.
Peas
(fresh,shelled) 9 to 12 min.
(frozen) 4 to 8 min.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, white) ii to 14 min.
lO-oz, packoge
21bs, unshelled
lO-oz, puckege
4 potutoesi6to 8 oz. euch)
1 (6to 8 oz.) 2to 5min.
10 to 16 oz. 5 to 8 min.
lO-oz, package 5 to 8rain.
i lb. sliced
i to 2 squash (about I lb.each)
(fresh,whole, sweet
or white)
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen,chopped and leaf)
Squash
(fresh,summer, and yellow)
(winter, acorn or butternut)
10
4 to 7min.
7to iirain.
In 1V_-or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1V_-qt.casserole, place !/4 cup water.
In !-qt. casserole, place 2tablespoons water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place !/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place !/2 cup water.
In !-qt. casserole, place 2tablespoons water.
In !-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. Ifcorn isin
husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add
!/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after
half of time.
In !-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
In !-qt. casserole, place !/4 cup water.
In !-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Peel and cut into !-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with !/2 cup water. Stir after half of
time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, !"
apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In !-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
In !Y2-qt. casserole, place !/4 cup water.
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In
2-qt. glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

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Time Defrost
Allowsyoutodefrostfora selectedlengthoftime.
SeetheDefrostingGuideforsuggestedtimes.
(AutoDefrostexplainedintheAbouttheauto
featuresection.)
H PressTimeDefrost.
[]Enter defrostingtime.
[] PressStart/pause.
L_ Turnthefoodoverafterhalfthetime.
[] PressStart/pause.
Powerlevelisautomaticallgsetat 3,butcanbe
changed.Youcandefrostsmallitemsquicklgbg
raisingthe powerlevelafterenteringthetime.
Powerlevel7cutsthetotaldefrostingtime in
abouthalf;powerlevel10cutsthetotaltime
toapproximatelg1/3.However,foodwillneed
morefrequentattentionthanusual.
Atonehalfofselecteddefrostingtime,turnfood
overandbreakapartor rearrangepiecesfor more
evendefrosting.Shieldangwarm areaswith small
piecesoffoil.Theovenwillcontinueto defrostif
goudon'topenthedoorandturnthefood.
Adullthumpingnoisenag beheardduring
defrosting.Thisisnormalwhenovenisnot
operatingatHighpowe_
Defrosting Tips
• Foodsfrozenin paperorplasticcanbe
defrostedinthepackage.Closedpackages
shouldbeslit,piercedor ventedAFTER
foodhaspartiallgdefrosted.Plasticstorage
containersshouldbepartiallguncovered.
• Familg-size,prepackagedfrozendinners
canbedefrostedand microwaved.Ifthe
foodisina foilcontainer,transferitto a
microwave-safedish.
• Foodsthat spoileasilgshouldnotbeallowedto
sitoutformorethanonehourafterdefrosting.
Roomtemperaturepromotesthe growthof
harmfulbacteria.
• Formoreevendefrostingdlargerfoods,such
asroasts,useAutoDefrost.Besurelarge
meatsarecompletelgdefrostedbeforecooking.
• Whendefrosted,foodshouldbecoolbut
softenedin allareas.Ifstillslightlgicg,returnto
themicrowaveovenvergbrieflg,orletitstand
afew minutes.
Defrosting Guide
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rails (1piece) 1/2 min,
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5min. Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 rain.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 6 to 9 rain. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch-1 or2 2 to 6 min.
(lO-oz.package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
Franks (1 lb.)
Ground meat (1 lb.)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultrg
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up
(21/2to 3Ibs.)
Chicken,whole(21/2to 3IbsJ
Cornishhen
Turkeybreast (4to 6 Ibs.)
4 to 7rain.
4 to 7rain.
10 to 12 rain.
9to 13 rain.
per lb.
9 to 13 rain.
per Ib.
26 to 32 rain.
26 to 32 rain.
7to 13 rain.
per lb.
9 to 14 rain.
per lb.
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven. [vlicrowavejust until franks can be separated.
Let stand 5minutes, if necessarg, to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after first half of time.
Use power level 1.
Placeunwrappedmeat incookingdish.Turnoverafterfirst halfoftime andshield
warm areaswith foil.After secondhalfoftime,separatepieceswith table knife.
Letstand to completedefrosting.
Placewrappedchickenindish.Unwrapandturn overafterfirst halfoftime.
Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepiecesand placeincookingdish.Microwave
2to 4minutesmore,if necessarg.Letstandofew minutesto finishdefrosting.
Placewrappedchickenindish.Afterhalfthetime,unwrapandturn chickenover.
Shieldwarm areaswith foil.Tocompletedefrosting,run coldwater inthe covitg
untilgibletscanbe removed.
Placeunwrappedheninthe ovenbreast-side-up.Turnoverafter first halfof time.
Runcoolwater inthe cavitguntilgibletscon beremoved.
Placeunwrappedbreastin microwave-safedishbreast-side-down.After firsthalf
oftime,turn breast-side-upand shieldworm areaswith foil.Defrostfor second
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About the time features.
Add 0:30
Itwilladd 30 secondstothetime counting
down each timethe padis pressed.
Eachtouchwill add 30 seconds, up to
99minutes and 99 seconds.
Theoven willsta_ immediatelgwhen
pressed.
About the auto feature.
Auto Defrost
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish.
Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.
Auto Defrost automaticallg sets the defrosting
times and power levels to give even defrosting
results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up
to 6 pounds.
H Press Auto Defrost.
pJ Using the Conversion Guide below, enter
food weight. For example, press pads 1
and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3
ounces).
M Press Start/pause.
(Time Defrost is explained in the About the
time features section.)
There is ahandg guide located on the inside
front of the oven.
Guide
• Removemeat from package and place
on microwave-safe dish.
• When the oven signals,turn the food over
Removedefrosted meat or shieldwarm
areaswith 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 isstated in pounds end ounces, the ounces must
be converted to tenths (.1)of a pound.
Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight (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
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Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
NOTE: Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the same
food portion-it may result in
severely overcooked or burnt food.
Popcorn
How to Use the Popcorn feature
To usethe Popcorn feature:
H Follow package instructions. Place the
package of popcorn in the center of the
microwave.
I_ PressPopcorn once for a 3.5ounce
package of popcorn and twice for a
3.0ounce package.Theoven will start
immediatelu after Popcorn ispressed.
NOTE: Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the same
food portion-it may result in
severely overcooked or burnt food.
Beverage
The Beveragefeature works best for heating
a beverage that isat room temperature.
PressBeverage once for 8 oz.,twice for
12oz.,three times for 16 oz.and four times
for 4 oz.Theoven will start immediatelu when
Beverage is pressed.
Beverages heated with the Beverage
feature mag be very hot. Remove the
container with care.
NOTE: Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the same
food portion-it may result in
severely overcooked or burnt food.
Reheat
The Reheatfeature automaticallu setsthe
cooking times and power levelsto reheat
a variety of previouslu cooked foods.
[] PressReheat.CodEwill be displaued.
]Select food type 1-6. ServingSizes1-4
will be displayed.
M EnterServingSize1-4.
]The oven starts automatically.
Food Serving
Code Food Size
1. Pasta 1-4
2 Heats 1-4
3Veggies i-4
4Beverages 1-4
5Sauces 1-4
6Plate (of leftovers) 1 onl 9
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NOTE: Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the same
food portion-it may result in
severely overcooked or burnt food.
Vegetable
The Vegetablefeature automatically setsthe
cooking times and power levelsto cook fresh,
frozen or canned vegetables.
H PressVegetable.Codewill be displayed.
]Select food type 1-3. ServingSizes1-4
will be displayed.
M EnterServingSize1-4.
]The oven starts automatically.
Food Serving
Code Food Size
.!. Fresh 1-4
2 Frozen 1-4
3Canned 1-4
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About the convenience features.
NOTE: Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the same
food portion-it may result in
severely overcooked or 5umt food.
Pizza
ThePizzafeature isfor reheating 1 to 4 slices
of pizza.
PressPizza oncefor one slice of pizza,twice
for two slices,three times for three slicesand
four times for four slices.Theoven will start
immediatelu after Pizzais pressed.
Potato
NOTE:Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the same
food portion-it may result in
severely overcooked or burnt food.
Potato
ThePotato feature cooks up to four 8-10
ounce potatoes.
PressPotato once for one potato, twice for
two potatoes, three times for three potatoes
and four times for four potatoes. Theoven will
start immediatelu after Potato ispressed.
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About the other features. .otpoint.com
Clock
Pressto enter the time of day
[] Pressclock.
]Enter the time of day,
M PressStart/pause or clock.
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Timer
TheTimer operates as a minute timeE
H PressTimer.
]Enter the amount of time gou want to
count down.
M PressTimer. When the time isup,the
timer will signal.
TheTimer feature operates without
microwave energg.
To stop the timer, pressand hold Timer
for 3 seconds.
NOTE:Clear/off will not stopthe Timer
Pause
To pause cooking or defrosting, press
Stort/pause. Tocontinue cooking or
defrosting, pressStart/pause again.
Clear/off
Press once to stop and erase gour cooking
settings.
Child Lock-Out
Youmag lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentallg started or
used bg children
To lock or unlock the controls, pressand hold
clear/off for about three seconds,
When the control panel islocked,Loc
will appear brieflg in the displag. When the
control panel is initiallg unlocked,Unlo will
appear brieflg in the displag
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Microwave terms.
Term
Arcing
Covering
Shielding
Standing
Time
Venting
Definition
Arcing isthe microwave term for sparksin the oven.Arcing iscaused by:
• metal or foil touching the sideof the oven.
• foilthat isnot molded to food (upturned edgesact likeantennas).
• metal such astwist-ties, poultry pins,gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Coversholdin moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plasticwrap or
covering with wax paper allows excesssteam to escape.
In a regular oven, you shieldchicken breasts or bakedfoods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving,
you usesmall stripsof foil to shieldthin parts, such asthe tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would
cook before larger parts.
When you cook with regular ovens,foods such asroasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or
to set. Standingtime is especiallUimportant in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not
placed on a cooling rack.
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, UOUvent the plasticwrap bu turning back one corner so excess
steam can escape.
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps
the insidefresh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.
Hotpoint.com
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door
Somespatters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth. Remove
greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinsewith a damp cloth. Donot useabrasive cleaners
or sharp utensilson oven walls.
To cleon the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon
closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any port of your microwave oven.
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into waterjust after cooking.Wash it carefully
in warm, sudsywater or in the dishwasher Theturntable and support can be broken if
dropped, Remember,do not operate the ovenwithout the turntable and support in place,
How to Clean the Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia
or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave oven.
Case
Clean the outside of the microwave oven with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and then
dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.
ControlPaneland Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Donot usecleaning sprays, large amounts of soap
and water,abrasivesor sharp objects on the panel-they can damage it. Somepaper towels
can also scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It isimportant to keepthe area clean wherethe door sealsagainst the microwave oven.
Useonly mild,non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean spongeor softcloth. Rinsewell.
Power Cord
If the cord becomessoiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. Forstubborn spots,sudsy
water may be used, but be certain to rinsewith a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before
plugging cord into outlet.
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Before you call for service...
_roubleshooting Tips
Save time and manes! Review the chart below and
Sou may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start Afuse in sour home meg be blown • Replacefuse or resetcircuit breakeE
or the circuit breaker tripped.
Powersurge. • Unplugthe microwave oven,then plug it back in.
Plug not fullg inserted into wall • Hake surethe B-prong plug on the oven isfullu
outlet, inserted into wall outlet.
Door not securelgclosed. • Open the door and closesecurelu.
Controlpanel lighted, yet Door not securelgclosed. • Open the door and closesecurelU.
oven will not start
Start/pause pad not pressed after • PressStart/pause.
enteringcookingselection.
Another selectionentered • Pressclear/off.
alreadg in oven and clear/off
pad not pressed to cancel it.
Cookingtime not entered after • Hake sureyou have entered cooking time after
pressing Time Cook. pressingTime Cook.
Start/pause was pressed accidentallg. • Resetcooking program and pressStart/pause.
Foodweight not entered after • Hake sureyou have entered food weight after
selecting Auto Defrost. selectingAuto Defrost.
Oven was paused accidentallg. • PressStart/pause to restart the cooking program.
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
• Steam or vapor escaping from around • TV/radio interference might be noticed
the dooE
• Light reflectionaround door or outer case.
• Dimming oven light and change in
the blower sound at power levelsother
than high.
• Dullthumping sound while oven isoperating.
while usingthe microwave. Similarto
the interference caused bg other small
appliances,it does not indicate a problem
with the microwave. Plugthe microwave into
a different electrical circuit, move the radio
orTVas far awag from the microwave as
possibleor checkthe position and signal
of the TV/radio antenna.
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty.
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care ®technician during normal
working hours. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day,
visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please
have serial and model numbers available when calling for
service.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
dote is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
For The Period Of:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
GE Will Replace:
Any part ofthe microwave oven which fails due to a defect inmaterials or workmanship.
During this limitedone-year warranty, GEwill alsoprovide, freeof charge, all labor and related
servicecosts to replacethe defective part.
What GE Will Not Cover:
• Service trips to gour home to teach gou how to
use the product.
•Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. If you
have an installation problem, contact your dealer or
installer. You are responsible for providing adequate
electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.
• Product not accessible to provide required service.
• Failure of the product or damage to the product if it is
abused, misused (for example, cavity arcing from wire
rack or metal/foil), or used for other than the intended
purpose or used commercially.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
• Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible
defects with this appliance.
• Damage caused after deliverg.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in
this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is
not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an
Authorized GE Service Location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidenta! or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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Consumer Support.
lHotpoint Website Hotpoint.com
Have a question or need assistancewith gour appliance?Trg the Hotpoint AppliancesWebsite 24 hours a dog,
ang dag of the gear! Youcan alsoshop for more great Hotpoint products andtake advantage of all of our
on-line support servicesdesignedfor gour convenience.
Schedule Service Hotpoint.com
Expert Hotpoint repair serviceisonlg one step awag from gour door Geton-line and schedule gour serviceat
gour convenience 24 hours ang dag ofthe gear! Or call800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737)during normal business
hours.
ReolLife Design Studio go.corn
GEsupports the UniversalDesignconcept-products, services and environments that can be usedbg
people of all ages, sizesand capabilities.We recognizethe need to design for a wide range of phgsical and
mental abilities and impairments. Fordetails of GE'sUniversalDesignapplications, including kitchen designideas
for peoplewith disabilities,checkout our Website todag. Forthe hearing impaired, pleasecall 800.TDD.GEAC
(800.833,4322).
Extended Warranties
Purchasea Hotpoint extended warrantg and learn about special discounts that are availablewhile gour
warrantg is stillin effect. Youcan purchase iton-line angtime, or call800.626.2224 during normal business
hours. Hotpoint ConsumerHome Serviceswill still be there after gour warrantg expires.
ge.com
Ports ond Accessories Hotpoint.com
Individualsqualified to servicetheir own appliances can haveparts or accessoriessent directlg to their homes
(VISA,MasterCard,and Discovercards are accepted).Order on-line todag, 24 hours evergdag or bg phone at
800.6262002 during normal businesshours.
Instructions contained in this manuel cover procedures to be performed bg ang user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper
servicing mug cause unsafe operation.
Contoct Us Hotpoint.com
If gou are not satisfiedwith the service gou receive from Hotpoint, contact uson our Website with allthe details
including gour phone number, or write to: General Manager,Customer Relations
GEAppliances,Appliance Park
Louisville,KY40225
Register YourAppliance Hotpoint.com
Register gour new appliance on-line--at gour convenience! Timelg product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of gour warrantg, should the need arise.
Youmag also mailin the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.
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