Hotpoint RVM1535 - 1.5 cu. Ft. Microwave Oven User manual

Over the Range Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
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Helpful Information
Microwave Terms 29
Care and Cleaning 30
35
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service 35
Hotpoint Service Numbers Back Cover
Product Registration 37, 38
Warranty 39
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Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy 2
Special Notes About Microwaving 5
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave 10
The Controls on Your Microwave 11
Time Features 14
Convenience Features 20
Other Features 24
RVM1535
350A4502P668 29-5658 08-08 ATS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model# ______________________________
Serial# ______________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.
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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.
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.
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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 9.
•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”
(91.4 cm). 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 Mabe
Canada Service or an
authorized service agent
using a power cord from
Mabe Canada.
•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
cUL listed for installation
over electric and gas
ranges.
This microwave oven is
not approved or tested
for marine use.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
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•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.
— Do not use the Sensor
Features twice in
succession on the same
food portion. If food is
under cooked after the
first countdown, use
Time
Cook
for additional
cooking time.
•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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION BEFORE USING
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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
Arcing is the microwave
term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
•The metal shelf (if
included) not installed
correctly so it touches the
microwave wall.
•The temperature probe
(if included) in the
microwave but not
inserted in the food.
•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 gold-
rimmed 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
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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 narrow-
necked 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
(70°C) and poultry to at
least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F
(80°C). Cooking to these
temperatures usually
protects against
foodborne illness.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
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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
thermometer 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.
MICROWAVE-
SAFE
COOKWARE
How to test for a microwave-
safe dish.
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•Use foil only as directed in
this manual. When using
foil in the microwave
oven, keep the foil at least
1” (2.5 cm) away from the
sides of the oven.
•Plastic cookware—Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-
safe 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
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
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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—White
JX41—Black
When replacing a 36”
(91.4 cm) 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
(7.6 cm) filler panels.
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 Mabe supplier, or see
the Mabe Canada Service
numbers.
Optional Kits
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
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JX81J
JX40, JX41
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Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance
may vary from your model.)
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1 Door Handle. Pull to open
the door. The door must
be securely latched for
the microwave to
operate.
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
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