Table of Contents
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Countersaver Plus Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy
Special Notes About Microwaving
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
The Controls on Your Microwave
Time Cooking
Automatic Cooking
Other Features
Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Hotpoint Service Numbers
Warranty
GE Answer Center ®
800.626.2000
www.geappliances.com
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Back Cover
Part No. 164D3370P108
Pub. No. 39-40111
02-00 (JR)
850 Watts
RVM1335
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Time Cooking Automatic Cooking Other Features Helpful Information Care and Cleaning If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Hotpoint Service Numbers Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Part No. 164D3370P108 www.geappliances.com Pub. No. 39-40111 02-00 (JR) -
Page 2: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, PRECAUTIONS personal injury or loss of life. TO AVOID Do Not Attempt to Do Not Operate the oven... -
Page 3: Need Help
800.626.2000 this book. Or call the the dealer (or builder) that GE Answer Center® at sold you the oven. 800.626.2000, 24 hours Save time and money. a day, 7 days a week. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •... - Page 5 • Do not store this • To reduce the risk of fire • See door surface cleaning appliance outdoors. Do in the oven cavity: instructions in the Care not use this product near and Cleaning section(s) — Do not overcook food. water—for example, in a of this guide.
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Page 6: Special Notes About Microwaving
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING • Metal, such as twist-ties, Arcing is the microwave If you see arcing, press term for sparks in the oven. poultry pins, or gold- the CLEAR/OFF pad and Arcing is caused by: rimmed dishes, in the correct the problem. - Page 7 • Avoid heating baby food • Don’t defrost frozen SAFETY in glass jars, even with the beverages in narrow- lid off. Make sure all necked bottles (especially FACT infant food is thoroughly carbonated beverages). cooked. Stir food to Even if the container is SUPERHEATED WATER distribute the heat opened, pressure can...
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Page 8: Microwave-Safe Cookware
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVE- SAFE COOKWARE • Paper towels, waxed Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool used in your microwave and only the water in the paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable for cup heats, then the dish can be used to cover microwaving. -
Page 9: The Vent Fan
• Use foil only as directed • Plastic cookware—Plastic Follow these guidelines: in this guide. TV dinners cookware designed for 1 Use microwave-safe may be microwaved in microwave cooking is very plastics only and use foil trays less than 3/4″ useful, but should be used them in strict compliance high;... -
Page 10: Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is equipped Do not under any circum- with a power cord having a stances cut or remove the grounding wire with a third (ground) prong from grounding plug. The plug the power cord. -
Page 11: Features Of Your Microwave
Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 850 Watts 1 Door Handle. Pull to 5 Cooktop Lights. open the door. The 6 Grease Filters. door must be securely 7 Removable Turntable. latched for the Turntable and support microwave to operate. -
Page 12: Quick Start
Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time or with the DEFROST TIME convenience AUTO/TIME COOK I & II features. POWER 30 SEC LEVEL minute cook —... -
Page 13: Convenience Features
HELP GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDES IN BOOK Press this pad and any Before you begin, check • Cooking feature pad for usage the guide located on the • Time Defrost instructions and tips. inside front of the oven • Reheat when you open the door. -
Page 14: Changing Power Levels
Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Variable power levels add to “equalize” or transfer flexibility to microwave heat to the inside of the POWER LEVEL cooking. The power levels food. An example of this is on the microwave oven can shown with power level 3— be compared to the surface the defrost cycle. -
Page 15: Time Cook
Time Features Time Cook Time Cook I Time Cook II Allows you to microwave Lets you change power TIME COOK I & II for any time up to 99 levels automatically during minutes and 99 seconds. cooking. Here’s how to do it: minute cook —... - Page 16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min., In 1 ⁄ -qt. oblong glass baking dish, Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.
- Page 17 Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place per ear corn.
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Page 18: Time Defrost
Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Defrosting Tips Allows you to defrost for • Foods frozen in paper or the length of time you DEFROST AUTO/TIME select. See the Defrosting plastic can be defrosted Guide for suggested times. in the package. Tightly closed packages should minute cook —... -
Page 19: Defrosting Guide
Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 7 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. - Page 20 Operating Instructions Time Features Minute Cook This is a quick way to set The power level can be cooking time for 1–6 minutes. changed as time is counting down. Press Press one of the Minute minute cook — 1 - 6 POWER LEVEL and Cook pads (from 1 to 6) enter 1–10.
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Page 21: Convenience Features
Convenience Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn How to Adjust the Popcorn Feature Program to Provide a Shorter POPCORN or Longer Cook Time 1 Follow package instruc- tions, using Time Cook if If you find that the brand of the package is less than popcorn you use underpops 1.75 ounces or larger... -
Page 22: Reheat
Operating Instructions Convenience Features Reheat 3 Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many 3 servings. REHEAT previously cooked foods. 4 Press START. 1 Press REHEAT. NOTE: The serving size may 2 Select food type 1–6 for be changed or added after pressing START. -
Page 23: Auto Defrost
Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto/Time Conversion Guide feature gives you two ways DEFROST If the weight of food is AUTO/TIME to defrost frozen foods. stated in pounds and Press DEFROST ounces, the ounces must AUTO/TIME once for be converted to tenths minute cook —... -
Page 24: Other Features
Operating Instructions Other Features Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, HELP! then select a feature pad. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you minute until you either have food in the oven, the open the oven door or oven will display “FOOD IS press CLEAR/OFF. -
Page 25: Scroll Speed
Scroll Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the AM/PM AM / PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select scroll speed 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed. Display On/Off To turn the clock display To redisplay the clock, off, press and hold 0 for... -
Page 26: Timer On/Off
Operating Instructions Other Features Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as When time is up, the oven a minute timer and can be will signal. To turn off the TIMER ON/OFF used at any time, even timer signal, press TIMER when the oven is operating. ON/OFF. - Page 27 Child Lock-Out You may lock the control To lock or unlock the panel to prevent the controls, press and hold microwave from being CLEAR/OFF for about CLEAR accidentally started or used three seconds. When the by children. control panel is locked, an “L”...
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Page 28: Helpful Information
Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). -
Page 29: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints NOTE: Be certain the power Open the oven door a few is off before cleaning any minutes after cooking to part of this oven. air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. -
Page 30: How To Clean The Outside
Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside Case Bottom Do not use cleaners Clean the outside of the containing ammonia or microwave with a sudsy alcohol on the cloth. Rinse and then dry. microwave oven. Wipe the window clean Ammonia or alcohol can with a damp cloth. -
Page 31: Light Bulb Replacement
Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light 1 To replace the bulb(s), 3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be Replace the burned-out first disconnect the power replaced are cool before bulb with a 40-watt at the main fuse or circuit removing. After breaking incandescent bulb breaker panel or pull the the adhesive seal, remove... -
Page 32: The Exhaust Feature
Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan The vent fan has 2 metal Models that recirculate air Charcoal Filter (on some models) reusable grease filters. back into the room also use a charcoal filter. Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) Reusable Grease Filters The metal filters trap... -
Page 33: Charcoal Filter
Charcoal Filter (on some models) If the model is not vented The charcoal filter The charcoal filter to the outside, the air will should be replaced when cannot be cleaned. It be recirculated through a it is noticeably dirty or must be replaced. -
Page 34: If Something Goes Wrong
If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. start may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug Power surge. -
Page 35: Things That Are Normal
Things That Are Normal • Steam or vapor escaping • TV-radio interference from around the door. might be noticed while using the microwave. • Light reflection around Similar to the interference door or outer case. caused by other small • Dimming oven light and appliances, it does not change in the blower indicate a problem with... - Page 36 Notes...
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Page 38: Hotpoint Service Numbers
(800-432-2737) convenient for you. handled in just one visit. For Customers With GE offers Braille controls Special Needs for a variety of GE 800.626.2000 appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for 800-TDD-GEAC persons with limited (800-833-4322) mobility. -
Page 39: Parts And Accessories
Parts and Individuals qualified Instructions contained Accessories to service their own in this manual cover appliances can have procedures to be 800-626-2002 parts or accessories sent performed by any user. directly to their home. Other servicing generally (VISA, MasterCard and should be referred to Discover cards are qualified service... -
Page 40: What Is Covered
Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 4022 Printed in Korea...