Features of Your Microwave The Controls on Your Microwave Time Features Convenience Features Other Features Helpful Information Microwave Terms Care and Cleaning If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Hotpoint Service Numbers Warranty Back Cover Hotpoint.com 39-40427 06-04 JR...
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 2 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.
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 3 Welcome Welcome to the GE family. You’ll see it in this Best of all, you’ll experience We’re proud of our quality easy-to-use manual and these values each time you products and we believe you’ll hear it in the friendly use your microwave.
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Read and follow the • Do not operate this This microwave oven is specific “Precautions to appliance if it has a...
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 5 • Do not store this appliance • To reduce the risk of fire • See door surface cleaning outdoors. in the oven cavity: instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) • Do not use this product —...
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING Arcing is the microwave • Metal, such as twist-ties, If you see arcing, press term for sparks in the poultry pins or gold- the CLEAR/OFF pad and oven.
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 7 SAFETY FACT • Avoid heating baby food • Do not overcook in glass jars, even with the potatoes. They could SUPERHEATED WATER lid off. Make sure all dehydrate and catch infant food is thoroughly fire, causing damage Liquids, such as water, cooked.
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVE- SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool • Paper towels, waxed 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...
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 9 • Use foil only as directed in • Plastic cookware—Plastic Follow these guidelines: this manual. TV dinners cookware designed for 1 Use microwave-safe may be microwaved in foil microwave cooking is very plastics only and use trays less than 3/4″...
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3″-wide filler panels. When replacing a 36″ the microwave oven cannot range hood, filler panel be vented to the outside. kits fill in the additional Available at extra cost from width to provide a custom your Hotpoint supplier. built-in appearance.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 11 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 1 Door Latches. 6 Grease Filter. 2 Window with Metal 7 Removable Turntable. Shield. Screen allows Turntable and support cooking to be viewed must be in place...
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 12 Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time, temperature, or with the convenience features. Time Features Time Cooking Press Enter TIME COOK I &...
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 13 GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDES IN BOOK Before you begin, check the guide located • Cooking on the inside front of the oven when you • Time Defrost open the door. • Reheat Convenience Features Press Enter Option...
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 14 Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Variable power levels add to “equalize” or transfer flexibility to microwave heat to the inside of the cooking. The power levels food. An example of this is on the microwave oven shown with power level 3—...
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 15 Time Features Time Cook Time Cook I Time Cook II Allows you to microwave Lets you change power for any time up to 99 levels automatically during minutes and 99 seconds. cooking. Here’s how to do it: Power level 10 (High) is 1 Press TIME COOK.
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM 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. 6 to 9 min., In 1 ⁄...
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM 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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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 18 Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for the Defrosting Tips length of time you select. • Foods frozen in paper or See the Defrosting Guide plastic can be defrosted in for suggested times.
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 19 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.) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min.
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM 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 POWER LEVEL and Cook pads (from 1 to 6) enter 1–10.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 21 Convenience Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn How to Adjust the Popcorn Feature Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time 1 Follow package instructions, using Time If you find that the brand of Cook if the package is popcorn you use underpops less than 3.0 ounces or...
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 22 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 3 Press 2 or 3 to change the servings of many previously serving size. cooked foods. NOTE: The serving size may 1 Press REHEAT. be changed or added after the oven starts.
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 23 Beverage The Beverage feature Drinks heated with the heats 4 ounce, 8 ounce Beverage feature may be or 12 ounce servings of very hot. Remove the any beverage. container with care. Press BEVERAGE. The oven starts immediately.
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 24 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Auto Defrost Auto Defrost automatically Conversion Guide sets the defrosting times If the weight of food is and power levels to give stated in pounds and even defrosting results for ounces, the ounces must meats, poultry and fish be converted to tenths...
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 25 Other Features Your Model May Have Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “END” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 26 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Display On/Off To turn the clock display To redisplay the clock, off, press and hold 0 for repeat. about three seconds. Delay Start Delay Start allows you to 3 Select any combination set the microwave to delay of Auto or Time Defrost...
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 27 Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as To use the timer while the a minute timer and can be oven is operating: used at any time, even 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. when the oven is operating. 2 Enter the time you want To use the timer as a to count down.
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 28 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have 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 accidentally started or used three seconds.
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 29 Surface Light Press to turn the surface light on or off. Vent Fan When the microwave oven When the microwave is is off, you may operate the on, the vent fan will vent fan: automatically turn on at low fan speed, stay on while 1 Press the Vent Fan pad...
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 30 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).
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 31 Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints An occasional thorough NOTE: Be certain the power wiping with a solution of is off before cleaning any baking soda and water part of this oven. keeps the inside fresh. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window,...
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 32 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside Case Bottom We recommend against Clean the outside of the using cleaners with microwave with a sudsy ammonia or alcohol, as cloth. Rinse and then dry. they can damage the Wipe the window clean appearance of the...
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(WB36X10003), available the plug. gently turning. from your Hotpoint 2 Remove the screw from 4 Replace the bulb. Close supplier. light cover and lower the light cover and the cover.
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 34 Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan The vent fan has a metal Models that recirculate air Charcoal Filter (on some models) reusable grease filter. back into the room also use a charcoal filter. Reusable Grease Filter Reusable Grease Filter...
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Order disposable charcoal filter discolored (usually after Part No. WB02X11124 that helps remove smoke 6–12 months, depending from your Hotpoint and odors. on hood usage). supplier. To Remove Charcoal Filter To remove the charcoal...
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 36 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. A fuse in your home start may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
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39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 37 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 •...
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Individuals qualified Instructions contained Accessories to service their own in this manual cover appliances can have procedures to be Hotpoint.com parts or accessories sent performed by any user. 800.626.2002 directly to their home. Other servicing generally (VISA, MasterCard and should be referred...
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 40 MICROWAVE OVEN Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original WARRANTY purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. What Is Covered FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original ************************************ purchase, we will provide, free of charge, This warranty is extended to the original...
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