Hotpoint rvm1625 User manual

IgO0 Watts
Model: RVM1625
Countersaver Plus Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy
Special/Votes About Microwaving
2
6
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave 11
The Controls on Your Microwave I2
Time Cooking 15
Convenience Features
21
Other Features 2#
Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning
ff Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service 34
ttotpoint Service Numbers
38
Warranty Back Cover
HOTPOINT
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164D3370P295
39-40365-1 I
O2-04 JR

RFAD ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION BEFORE USING

Welcome to the Hotpoint
family. We’re proud of our
quality products and we
believe in dependable
service.
You’II see it in this
easy-to-use manual
and you’ll hear it in
the friendly voices of
our consumer sendce
department.
Best of all, you’ll
experience these x.alues
each time you use your
microwave. That’s
important, because your
new microwave will be
part of your family for
a long time.
Start Here!... Before using your Microwave
Write down the model
and serial numbers here.
They are on a label inside
the oven.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Staple your receipt to the
inside back cover of this
manual You will need it
to obtain service under
warranty.
Before you call for service,
there are a few things you
can do to help us serve
you better.
Read this manual
It contains instructions to
help you use and maintain
your microwave properly.
ff you received a damaged
oven...immediately contact
the dealer (or builder)
that sold you the oxen.
Save time and money.
Check the section tiffed
"If Something Goes
Wrong" before calling.
This section helps you
solve common problems
that might occm:
If you do need service,
you can relax knowing
help is only a phone call
away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers
is included in the back
of this book.

BF_,AD ALL SALTY
INFORMATION BEFOt USING
¯
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
outer. See Grounding
Instructions section on
page 10.
¯
Do not mount this
appliance over a sink.
¯
Install or locate this
appliance only in
accordance with the
provided Installation
Instructions.
¯
This over-the-range oven
was designed for use
over ranges no wider
than 36:’ It may be
installed over both gas
and electric cooking
equipment.
¯
Do not cover or block
any openings on the
appliance.
¯
Do not operate this
appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or
plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
If the power cord is
damaged, it must be
replaced by General
Electric service or an
authorized ser~dce agent
using a power cord
available from General
Electric.
¯Use this appliance only
for its intended use as
described in this guide.
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.

¯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
fl’om 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
t’or 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
offpower at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened,
the fire may spread.
¯
See door surface
cleaning instructions in
the Care and Cleaning
section(s) of this guide.
¯
This appliance must onb’
be serviced by qualified
service personnel.
Contact nearest
authorized service facility
for examination, repair
or adjustment.
¯
As with an)’ appliance,
dose 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 INS Tit UC TIONS

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICRO WAVING
Arcing is the microwave
term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
¯
Metal or foil touching
the side of the oven.
¯
Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
¯
Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
¯
Req’cled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in the
microwave.
¯
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
~th 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.

SAFETY FACT
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water,
coffee or tea, are able to
he 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 presenL
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 hal~’ay
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 fo.o
d
is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to
distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent
scalding when ~arming
formula or breast milk.
The container znay feel
cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the
milk before feeding
the baby.
* Don’t defrost frozen
beverages in nan-ow-
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
inju17.
¯
Hot foods and steam
can cause burns. Be
careful when opening
any containers of hot
£ood, 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 ),our oven.
¯
Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly--meat to
at lea,st an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F
and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature
of 180°K Cooking to
these temperatures
usually protects against
foodborne illness.

SPECIAL NO TES AB 0 UT MICR 0 WAV1NG
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 cookwaa-e
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 shonld 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
coo’king, 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 taays
(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 plasdc wrap is
suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
Check the package
for proper use.
¯
Paper towels, waxed paper
and plastic ~a-ap 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
transfen-ed from the
heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle
the cook-ware.
¯
"Boilable" cooking
pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags shotdd be slit,
pierced or vented as
directed by package.
If they are not, plastic
could burst during or
immediately after cooking,
possibly restflting in injury.
Also, plastic strange
containers should be at
least partially uncovered
because they form a tight
send. When cooking with
containers tightly covered
~fith plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and
direct steam a~)’ from
hands and face.

¯Use foil only as directed
in this guide. TV dinners
may be microwaved in
foil trays less than 3/4"
high; remove the top foil
cover and return the tray
to the box. When using
foil in the microwave
oven, keep the foil
at least 1" away from
the sides of the oven.
Plastic cookware--Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is
very usefid, 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:
Use microwave-safe
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Do not microwave emp .ty
containers.
Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supe~ision.
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 nnits
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
automafc fan operation,
use adequ~ite sized
cookxcare and use high
heat on surface units
only when necessary.

GRO UNDLVG 1NSTRUCTIONS/OI IONAL K17S
WARNING
Improper use of the
grounding plug can result
tn 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
proxSding an escape wire
for the elecnJc 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 ff doubt
exists as to whether the
appliance is properly
grounded.
If the outer is a standard
2-prong wall mtflet, it is
your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall
oudet.
Do not nnder 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 ser~4ce
technician install an outlet
near the appliance.
For best operation, plug
this appliance into its own
electrical oudet to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing
of fuse or tripping of
circuit breaker.
Filler Panel Kits
JX4OWH--White
JX41--Black,
When replacing a 36"
range hood, filler panel
kits fill in the additional
width to provide a custom
built-in appearance.
For installation betaveen
cabinets only; not for
end-of-cabinet installation.
Each kit contains two
3"-wide filler panels.
Filter Kits
JXSfA--Recirculating
Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when
the microwave oven cannot
be vented to the outside.
Available at exta-a cost from
your Hotpoint supplier.
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Features of Your Microwave
(Throughou, t this manual, fe, at,ure.~" and appearazu:e
may vary from ymtr mendeL)
Door Handle. Pull to
open the door. The
door must be securely
latched for the
microwave to operate.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal
Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed
while keeping
microwaves confined
in the oven.
Touch Control Panel
Display.
Coolrtop Lights.
Grease Filters.
Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must be in place
when using the oven.
The turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
Convenience Guide.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven.
11

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(Thwughout this manua~ fi, atu~s and appearance ~zay vary from your modal.)
microwave by
time or with the
convenience
features.
A Time Features
T~me Cooking
Amount of cooking time.
Amount of de£rosting time.
Starts immediately!
rower ~evet 1-!0.
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A Convenience Features
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Vm~able power levels add
flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels
on the microwave oven can
be compared to the surface
units on a range. High
(power level 10) or full
power is the fastest way to
cook and gives you 100%
power. Each power level
gives you microwave energy
a certain percent of the
time. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of
the time. Power level B is
energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (!0) will
cook faster but food may
need more frequent
stirring, rotadng or turning
over. Most cooking will be
done on High (power level
10). A lower setting will
cook more evenly and need
less stirring or rotating of
the food.
Some foods may have better
~]avor, texture or
appearance if one of the
lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when
cooking foods that have
a tenden~ to boil over,
such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the
microwave energy cycles
off) give time for the food
to "equalize" oz’ tl~msfer
heat to the inside of the
food. An example of
this is shown with power
level 3--the defrost cycle.
If micro~cave energy did not
cycle off, the outside of the
food would cook before the
inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples
of uses for various power
levels:

Time Features
time Cook I
Allows you to microwm’e
for any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is
automatically set, but you
may change it for more
flexibility.
You may open the door
during Time Cook to
check the food. Close the
door and press START
to resume cooking.
Time Cook fl
Lets you change power
levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to
do it:
I Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter the fu-st cook time.
Change the power level
if you don’t want full
powen (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1-10.)
Press TIME COOK
again.
Enter the second cook
time.
Change the power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a power
level 1-10.)
Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I,
Time Cook II counts down.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
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Comments
lb.
lO-oz, package
lb.
bunch
(]V~ to 1~ Ibs.)
(1~ to lh lbs.)
lO-oz, pac~ge
medium head
(about 2 [bs.)
O-oz. package
medium head
10-oz. pac~ge
6 to 9 min.,
Med-High (7)
5 to 7 min.
9 to i1 min.
6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 rain.
17 to 21 min.
7 to 10 min.
9 to 13 min.
5 to 7 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
In 1V~-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cnp water.
In 1-qt. casserole.
In IV~it. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish place
1/4 cup water:
In 1-qt. casserole.
8 to 11 min.
7 to 10 min.
7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 rain.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
wa[er.
In 1V~- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
In 2- or ~qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
w~.ter.
9 to 14 min.
10 to 17 min.
5 to 7 min.
In l~A,-qt, casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
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l~oz. package
1 to 5 ears
ear
to 6 ears
lO-oz, package
lO-oz, package
potatoes
10 to 16 oz.
5 to 7 rain.
3 to 4 min.
per ear
5 to 6 rain.
3 to 4 rain.
per ear
5 to 7 min.
9 to 12 min.
5 to 7 rain.
9 to 12 min.
3 to 4 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
5 to 7 min.
8 to 11 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;
if corn has been husked, add 1/4 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 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water,
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place
in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water.
Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in
center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
In 1V~qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Cut in haft and remove fibrous
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-
down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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Time Features
select. See the Defrosting
Guide for suggested times.
automatically set, but you
may change this for more
flexibility. You may defrost
small items more quickly
by raising the power level
after entering the time.
However, they will need
more frequent attention
than usual.
Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time in
about haft; power level
10 cuts the total time to
approximately 1/3. Rotate
or stir food frequently.
At one half of selected
defrosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
turn food over mad break
apart or rearrange pieces
for more even defrosting.
Shield any warm areas
with small pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise may
be heard during defrosting.
This sound is normal when
the oven is not operating
at High power.
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Defrosting 77ps
¯ Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted
in the package. Tightly
closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented
AFTER food has partially
defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be at
lea.st partially uncovered.
¯ Family-size, prepackaged
frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved.
If the food is ha a foil
container, transfer it to
a microwave-safe dish.
Foods that spoil easil); such
as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings,
poultry and pork, should
not be allowed to sit out
for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the
gro~cda of harmful
bacteria.
¯
For more even defrosting
of larger foods, such as
beef, lamb and veal
roasts, use Auto Defrost.
¯
Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted
before cooking.
¯
When defrosted, food
should be cool but
softened in all areas. Ifsr.ll
slightly i~, return to the
microwave very briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.

Defrosting Guide
3 to 5 min.
5 to 7 min.
12 to 16 min.
per lb.
17 to 21 min
per lb.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and
break up after half the time.
Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, ff
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after haft the time.
Use power level 1.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
Turn over after half the time and shield
warm areas with foil. When finished,
separate pieces and let stand to complete
defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
and turn over after half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave
2-4 minutes more, i~ necessary. Let stand
to finish defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
the time, umvrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. Finish
defi’osting, ff necessary, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-
side-up. Turn over after half the time.
Run cool ~¢ater in the cavity until giblets
can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-
side-down. After half the time, turn over
and shield ~¢arm areas with foil. Finish
defrosting. Let stand 1-2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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Time Features
This is a quick way to set
cooking time for 1-6minutes.
Press one of the Minute
Cook pads (from I to 6)
for 1 to 6 minutes of
cooking at power level 10.
For example, press the
2 pad for 2 minutes of
cooking time.
The power level cart be
changed as time is
counting down. Press
POWER LEVEL and
enter 1-10.