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1990Watts Model: RVM1625 CountersaverPlus Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Information Preoaodo_ to Avoid Po_;ibM Fxpos_e Microwave £_e_gy EXC_ss_rv_ S_od_ No_esAbo_ Miorowavmg Helpful Information C_we m_dC_eam_g If Something Goes Wrong Before Yo_Caf_For Sorvme Ho_poi#_Serv]oe _omber_ B_ok Covey I-I( 'IP INI" 164D3370P295 www.Hotpoin_ corn...
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READ ALL SAbETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING For your satkqy dm infbrmafion in /his manual mus/be tbllowed to mininlize/he risk of fire or explosion or/o prevent properly damage, personal injurv or loss of lite. TO AVOID Oe Not Attempt Do Not Operate _lle oven /o operate/his o'veil itll is damaged.
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Welcome tothet]ott)oint You'll see it ill this Best of all, you'll /imfily. We're p roud ofour easv-t o-use manual experience these vahles quality t )roducts and we and you'll hear it in each time you use your believe ill dependable the/i'iendlv voices microwave.
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READ ALL SAkETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Read lbllow • Do not operate this This microwave oven is specific "Precamions appliance it it has a intended for household A\oid Possible Exposure damaged t)ower cord _o Excessive Microwave use and is UL listed for plug, if it is not working Energ)"...
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• Do not store this • To reduce tl/e risk of fire • See door sur/ace in tl/e oven cavity: appliance outdoors. cleaning instructions Do not use this product the Care Cleaning -- 1)o not overtook tood. near wate_--/br example, section(s) of this guide.
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7 2,SAB 0 UT MICR 0 WALING SPECIAL ,\r(ing is the n/ieFowa'_e • Metal, su€h as twist-ties, term tor sparks ill the tlouhry pins, or gold- the CLEAR/OFFpad and o'_en. Ar(ing is (aused t)v: rimmed dishes, in the correct the problem. microwave.
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I'.1 SAFETYFACT • Do not overcook • A\ old heating baby food inglass jars, even with potatoes. They could SUPERHEATED WATER the lid o{t. Make sm:e all dehydrate and cat(h in/hnt tbod is dloroughly fire, (ausing damage Liquids,suchas water, to your men. (ooked.
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SPECIAL NOTT2S ABOUI" MICRO WAVING Make sure all cookware ff the dish remains cool • Paper towels, waxed paper used in your microwave and only the water in the and plastic wrap can be oven is suitable used to cover dishes heats, then...
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• Use/oil only as directed • Plastic cookware--Plasti( Follow these guidelines: in this guide. TV dinners cookware designed I Use microwa\e-sa/t' mi(row_lve cooking lllWv' llli(row_tve(I plasti(s only m_d use toil u:ays less than 3/4" vev} usetill, but should them in su'i(t (Oml)lilm(e be used c_lreIilllv.
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GR0 UNDING INS 7R UC770NS/ Offl TONALK£1S Do not under This appliance is equit_t_ed circumstances cut or with a t)ower (ord having remove ttte third grom)ding wire with a gromMing plug. The plug (ground) prong/i'om n/us| be plugged imo an the power cord.
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1 Door Handle. Pull to 5 CooktopLights. open the ,_|oo;_: The 6 Grease Filters. door must 1)e securely 7 Removable Turntable. latched/i)r Turlltable supt)ort microwave to o])erate. must 1)e in ])lace 2 Door Latches. whel) using the oven. 3 Window with Metal The turntable may 1)e Shield, Scr_,en allows...
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The ControLs on Your Microwave Oven (Tlnvugt_oul this ma_u_d, f_aluru._ m_d a]_]_earance ma) vm3 ./J_mz3our model.) Call microwave by time or with the conveuieuce features. Time Features TimeCooking Press Enter TIME COOKI & II (Press once or twice) Amount o_ cookillg ti_'. DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Presstwice) ,\mount o[ thai('.
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Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts iimnedi_lte]_! n/ore!less time Press once ``4,5 oz. Press twice 3.0 oz. Press 3 times 1.7r, oz. REHEAT Food type 1-6 1-.'4 serxings DEFROST Food weight AUTO/TIME (Press once)
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'Variable l)ower levels add 'eqlltt|ize" lrtlllsl(w flexibility to n/icl:owa\ heal to the illside el the cooking. The l)ower levels Ik_od. AH exaulple tile lilicl'ow_e oven Call lilts is sho\*,ll wit]| power ®_@,,® level 3 the deli'osl _xcle. COl//llal?ed SlllTlktce @®® units on a range.
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Time Features Time Cook I Time Cook II J\llows VO/I lIli(row;tve I,ets you (hange [)()_r('_" tor any time up to 99 levels amomatically dinting minutes and 99 seconds. cooking. Here's how to ®_Q,@ do iu ®®® Power level 10 (t[igh) ®®®...
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Cooking Guide for 7 me Cook I & 11 NOTE:Use power level High (10)unlessotherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus 6 to 9 rain., (fresh spears, In 1V2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, Med-I tigh (7) ])la(e ] ,/4 (l|]} +water. 5 to 7 min.
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Vegetable AmountTimeComments (frozen kernel) ] O-oz. t)a(kage 5 to 7 rain. h/ l-qt. (asserole, t)la(e 2 tal)lest)oons water. Corn on the cob 3 to 4 rain. (flesh) 1 to 5 ears h/2-qt, obh)ng glass baking dish, t)lace corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;...
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77me Features Allows you to de/i'ost/or Defrosting Tips the length of time you • Foods/tozen in t)at)er select. See the Detrosting t)lasti( (an be de/i'osted Guide lot suggested times. in the package. Tightly ®_®,,® closed packages should Power level 3 is (b9¢...
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D rosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads,Cakes 1 min. Bread,bunsor rolls _] piece. 3 Io _ min. Sweetrolls ,pprox. 12 oz.. Fishand Seafood Fillets, frozen ( 1 lb.. Shellfish,small pieces (1 lb3 alld Plaice Hock c_._serole, TIlrl] o\er break/l t) a(ler halt tl_e time.
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Time Features This is a quick way to set The power level can be ®!@i® cooking time for 1-6 minutes. changed as time CO/lntJllg down, Press Press one of die Minme ®®® POWER I ,E'_2I _and Cook pads (/i'om I to 6) enter 1-10.
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Convenience Features To add time: How to Use the Popcorn Feature Mier pressing P()PC()RN, press 9 immediately after I Follow package the oven slarts tor an extra instructions, using Time 20 seconds. Cook if the tlackage less than 1.75 cmn(es Press 9 again to add larger...
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Convenience Features ]'])+.+ R(qK';H Jt+_+ittlrt + Feh_'_H_, PI°(!ss _ oF }{ to l°(!]l(_}tt _ Ol ° I<) _ SPFVJlt_+S l//;clllV ;)° SerS'il l)rcxiou_,l 5 cooked tbods. 4 Press STAK[" I Prc._s P+,]_2/1I_2AT. ®® NOTE: The serving size may 2 Select tbod t)q)c 1-6 tbr be changed or added after...
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The l)e/i'ost Auto!Time Conversion Guide tbature gives you two ways If"the weight 0t fbod to defl:ost/i'ozen/oods. stated in pounds Press DEFROST ®.o@ +® ot!nces_ tile Ot!Itces tnttst ALIT()!TIME once be converted to tenths ®®® Auto Defi:ost or twice/or (A) ofa potmd.
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Other Features To remind you that you l/ill/tire Ulltil either ha_e/ood in die oven, opell oxell door oven will display "F()OD press ( ;LEAI_. ! ( )FF. I*_I{ADY" and beep once I Press CI,()CK. Press el/ler ill(! {il//e day or to (he(k the time 2 Enter time...
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To turn (lo(k dist)lay To redisplay clo(k, off, press and hold 0 tor ret)e_tt. al)om three se(ollds. Del_v Start allows 4 Select any combination VO/I the microwave to delta of [)eti'ost Auto!Time Time Cook I 8,: II. cooking u t) to 24 hours. / Press DEI ,AY START g Press S'DXl),T.
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Other Features Ill addition to starting l//any hlnct]ons, START!t_\USE alh)ws you START to stop cooking withom ol/ening tile door or pause (h'aring the display. The Ren/inder ti'amre 3 Select AM or PM. call be used like an alarnl 4 Press REMINDER. When clock can be used...
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Press _T_NT FAN once "_ent l"ClllO'_Cs high iml speed, twice ste_lill }ilia o|hcF ",,_lpors [_:om sm:i_l(e (ooking. low tan speed or a third to turn tile tml oIt. time hMo,off If you have turned tile/an a/ltOlllati( t_lll ]('a|ill;e on you may find that you protects tile...
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Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the llliCrowa',,e term sparks oxen. Arcing (atlsed 1)_: • metal or fi)il touching the side of tile oven. • toil that is not molded to/ood (upturned edges _l(-t like _mtem/as). • metal su(h _,s twist ties, poultr} t)ins, gold-rimmed dishes.
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Care and Cleaning o((asiolla] Ihoro/l_h "wi )ino with a solution baking soda and wawr keeps die inside fi_esh. NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven. Removable Turntable and Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on Turntable Support the Door To prevem...
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Care and Cleaning Bottom Case We recommend against of the Clean the outside using cleaners with microwave with a su(tsv ammonia or alcohol, and then ch)th. Rinse (/r_. as they can damage Wil)e the window clean the appearance of the with a dam t) cloth.
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Hotpoint 2 Remove tile t()t ) grille t)_ supplier. :::::::::: l,_TtP:a==wa_ ..x'--1 taking out tile 2 screws that hold it in place. 4 Rel)lace tile screw.
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The Exhaust Feature The vent t_m has 2 metal Models that re<irculate Charcoal Fiffer _on some models) ])_(k il/iO rooH/_lso r( usat)le grease filters. use a (har(oal fiher. Reusable Grease Fiffers (on all models) For this reason, the filters metal filters u:a l) must...
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(usually atter that helps relnove smoke 6-12 months, depending from your Hotpoint +11 l(t o(tors+ on hood us_lge). supplier. 'lk) ten/ore charcoal Remove the top grille tiher, disconne(t t)ower removing the 2 screws...
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Before You Call For Service Possible Cause What to Do Problem Oven will not A fuse in your home • Rei)lace filse or reset circuit breaker. start may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Unphlg die microwave ()veil, then phlg it back in.
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I.'l • TV-radio interli_rence • Steam or vapor escaping li'ol/l [trO[lll(1 tile dool'. might be noticed while /lSillg rile I//icFow?I\ • I,ight reflection around Similar to tile interfi:rence door or outer case. caused b_ other small • Dinlming oven light and appliances, it does not change...
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I,.I Instructions contained In(livid uals qualified to service their in this manual cover _ll)l)liances cml ha_.e procedures to be www.Hotpoint.com t)arts or accessories sent performed by rely user. 800.626.2002 to their directly home. Other servichlg generally should be referred (VISA, MasterCard...
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Staple.,al,'_ , l!p o,.ea,,e,lled H,,.H_ I ,.,_..P,,,d d o,@,,al purehase date is m'_,dedto obtai_t serviee u_tder warra_tly. FULL ONE-YFAR WARRANTY For one year fi'om (late of original tmrchase, x+e will provide,/i'ee of (barge, This warranty is extended to the original t)arts +lll(t service...