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Contents
Adapter Plugs
Aluminum Foil
Appliance Registration
Auto Roast
Auto Simmer
Care and Cleaning
Clock
Consumer Services
Control Panel
Cooking by Time
Cooking Guide
Defrosting by Time
Defrosting Guide
Delayed Cooking
Exhaust Fan
Express Cook Feature
Extension Cords
Features
Glossary of Microwave Terms 18
Grease Filters
the best from
24
Grounding Instructions
4, 18,20
Heating or Reheating Guide
2
Hold Time
8
Important
16, 17
Installation
17
22-24
8
Minute/Second Timer
27
Model and Serial Numbers
8,9
Power Levels 8, l&14, 16, 19–21
11
Precautions
Problem Solver
21
Reheat
12, 13
Safety Instructions
20
Temperature Cook
10
Temperature Probe 7,10,13, 14,16
5,8,23
Warranty
24
7
GE Answer Center"
23
800.626.2000
Phone
Numbers
27
24
24
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10
2
2
25
15
3-5
13, 14
Back Cover
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models
Microwave power output
of this oven is 750 watts.
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Summary of Contents for Hotpoint Counter Saver RVM12 Series
- Page 1 the best from Contents Adapter Plugs Grounding Instructions — — Aluminum Foil 4, 18,20 Heating or Reheating Guide Appliance Registration Hold Time Automatic Fan Feature Important Phone Numbers models 16, 17 Auto Roast Installation Auto Simmer Light Bulb Replacement Care and Cleaning 22-24 Microwaving Tips “6...
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Page 2: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure
Before using your oven, Be sure your microwave Save time and money. Before you request service... read this book carefully. oven is registered. important that we know the Check the Problem Solver in the It is intended to help you operate It is location back of this book. - Page 3 When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the Do not let power cord hangover edge of table following: or counter. burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons damaged power cord or plug, if it is not or exposure to excessive microwave energy: working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
- Page 4 (continued) —Do not use the oven for storage purposes. not leave paper products, cooking utensils when not using it to cook with. If you leave the or food in the oven when not in use, probe inside the oven without inserting it in the food or liquid, and turn on the microwave energy, —If materials inside oven should ignite, keep...
- Page 5 , / 1P, Optional Accessories . -. . “ . . <- burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, Available at extra cost from your Hotpoint supplier. including popcorn bags, cooking non-vented pouches and boxes. To prevent installation.
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Page 6: Microwaving Tips
MICROWAVING TIPS Make sure all cookware used in your microwave Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard and prevent spattering. -
Page 7: Features Of Your Oven
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be detailed information on each feature, see Your securely latched for oven to operate. Touch Control Panel section. Door Latches. Hood Controls. Window with Metal Shield. -
Page 8: Automatic Fan Feature
YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. When You Plug in the Oven The display panel displays “88888”, “18 POWER” NUMBER PADS. - Page 10 HOW TO USE THE M~UTE/SECOm T~ER The Minute/Second Timer Using a Holding Time The Minute/Second Timer has 3 timing functions: Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave It operates as a minute timer. cooking functions. The time can range from It can be set to delay cooking.
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Page 11: Time Cook
Time Cook Time Cook allows you to microwave for a selected Because automatic power level 10 is recommended amount of time. for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most see “How to Change Power Level”... -
Page 12: Defrosting Tips
DEFROSTING BY T~E Time Defrost (Power Level 3) To become better acquainted with the defrost Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of function, defrost frozen strawberries by following frozen food and is 1 of the great advantages of the steps below. a microwave oven. -
Page 13: Questions And Answers
Questions and Answers Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry? noise. What is it? A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the than usual. -
Page 14: Cooking Tips
(continued) How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium 5: Touch the START pad. Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe Step securely in oven wall. Close the door. START roast is less than Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK will show “COOL”;... - Page 15 Touch just 3 pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat The Reheat feature is a short-term program to many popular foods. See the guide at bottom of page. automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time.
- Page 16 Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp be roasted until specified internal temperatures are Cook Hold, which uses a single power level, reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which by time.
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Page 17: Auto Roast Guide
Auto Roast Guide Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe Insert probe as described in the Automatic Roasting dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of section. cooking bag. ) Hold* Doneness Minimum End Temp. (minutes per pound) Minutes Display Food... - Page 18 GLOSSARY OF MICROWA~ TERMS Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, the food should look and tiste will help when you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.
- Page 19 NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Directions palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal below are for heating or reheating already-cooked taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving. foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.
- Page 20 DEFROSTING GU~E Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. in cooking dish for defrosting.
- Page 21 Vegetables Amount Time Asparagus (frozen spears) 8 to 10 min., In I X-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. Meal-High (7) Rotate dish after half of time. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package In I-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half I 3 to I 7 min.
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Page 22: How To Clean The Inside
Don’t use sharp-edged utensils on Keep your oven clean and sweet- your oven. The inside and outside smelling. Opening the oven door oven walls can be scratched. The a few minutes after cooking helps control panel can be damaged. air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF of baking soda and water keeps... -
Page 23: To Remove Grease Filter
The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with 2 metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside. METAL METAL FILTER cOOKTOp... -
Page 24: Light Bulb Replacement
REMOVE SCREW incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from Remove screw on right side of light compartment your Hotpoint supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs cover and lower cover until it stops. (40S11 N/l), which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for-replacements. - Page 25 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse OVEN WILL NOT COME ON or reset circuit breaker. Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in. Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle. CONTROL PANEL Door not securely closed.
- Page 26 NOTES...
- Page 27 We’ll Be There With the purchase ofyour new Hotpoint appliance, receive tie assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! Our consumer service professional will provide expert repair service on your Hotpoint appliance, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
- Page 28 Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR HOTPOINT MICROWAVE OVEN here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain service under warranty. This warranty is extended to FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED the original purchaser and any...
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