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Hotpoint RH961GJ Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 Howtogetthebestfrom ® Useand Care of model RH961GJ Features Microwave AUTOROAST feature Microwave DELAYSTARTfeature Microwave QUICKSETfeature Howto operatethe sdf-cleaningloweroven Questions? use the Problem Solver p34...
  • Page 2 Optional Accessory The electric output of this Broiling & Guide ..26, 27 microwave oven is 625 watts. available at extra cost from your Operating Hotpoint supplier. Self-Cleaning Oven ..30, 31 JX79 Charcoal Filter Kit. Add for non-vented installation.
  • Page 3 PRECAUTIONS; i ficrowaving 1 ps TO AVOID • Make sure all cookware used in POSSIBLE your microwave oven is suitable for EXPOSURE } microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, EXCESSIVE custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have MICROWAVE metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    ! ,IPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not leave children alone-- When using electrical appliances - Do not let cooking grease children should not be left alone or or other flammable materials basic safety precautions should be IOIIUWCH, III_IUUIII_ HII_...
  • Page 5 MicrowaveOven: • See door surface cleaning DOlling eggs is not • recommended in a microwave instructions on page 28. ) • Read and follow the specific _,_r_rt Dr_,eellra. hlli|/_l "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID • Don't defrost frozen beverages inside egg yolk and may cause it POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO in narrow-necked bottles (especially to burst, resulting in injury.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • To minimize burns, ignition of * Use of the DOUBLE DUTY T" * Do not clean door gasket. It is flammable materials and spillage, essential for a good seal. Be careful shelf accessory. (See your the handle of a container should not to rub, damage or move it.
  • Page 7 Energy-Savir Tips Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and • wr, wmas i,x m w_w,A_ ! -- ...."aF" can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or • Pro_ho.at the nvo.n nniv when • TIRe nranar nt_o_r iaval .....

  • Page 8: Features Of Your Cooking Center

    Features of Your Cooking Center ..1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate. 2. Inside Door Latches. 3. Window with Metal Shield. Allows cooking to be viewed while m_t_rr_xt_tt_ in _v_rl l_n_n_ rnn'_n_rl 4.

  • Page 9: Touch Control Panel

    Features of Your Touch Control Panel I ¸ 10. AUTO ROAST, Insert Probe, 6. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, touch this pad, and desired time of day or check time of day time or temperature during cook- number pad for Code to slow- while microwaving.
  • Page 10 Automatic Roas g How .to Auto Roast Auto Roast uses the temperature How to Prepare Roasts Beef to Medium probe to cook to the desired serving for Auto Roasting temperature. Unlike 1-_mp Cook/ Hold, which uses a single power designed I_v_l AHtn Rn_t...

  • Page 11: Guide

    .I-_ U[U][]]_ 311IBII_[ (Auto Roast Code 6) Code Here's how to Automatic Simmer a Tempi (Min. per lb. Minutes Food a" ..I+I +....few popular foods. See your Cook- Beef Tender Roast book for more cooking guides, Rare 125°...

  • Page 12: Defrosting

    __,,V_i,Vl_a Questions and Answers The Defrost setting is designed for _np_dv thnwlno i-,f frnTpn fnr0d_ _nd IVllCll lalll_ OlZ'lkl_l_ IIK;glA is one of the great advantages of a _dull thumping noise. What is it? microwave oven. A. This sound is normal. It is let- •...

  • Page 13: Time Cook

    Cooking by Time Questions and Answers I ne Time Cook feature allows you Q. I set my oven for the time called to preset the cooking time. for in tee recipe nut at me ena ox _ower Level 10 is automatically the time allowed, my dish wasn't for time cooking, but you may...

  • Page 14: Temp Cook/Hold

    Cooking by Temperature i,p,lVmi, l_p,,,mmiVJml Questions and Answers For many foods, internal tempera- ture is the best test of doneness. Q. After i followed the steps and Roasts or poultry are cooked to and oven did not start, What is your preference when temperature wrong? cooking,...

  • Page 15: Minute/Second Timer

    IV]LII_.ILItC/_COHU i IIIl_l The MIN/SEC TIMER, has three timing functions: * it operates as a minute timer. * It can be set to delay cooking. * It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The MiNiSEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.
  • Page 16 IbYJ!(U gl,WA! D[| ?Jm n How to Use QUICK SET ContrOl to the cyele time--Codes are for oven can only be programmed The QUICK SET Control provides whole minutes only. If your recipe ehr_rtn_)t m_thncl @nter{no t_ro_ 99 minutes when using the QUICK calls for Power Level changes or and the Power Level on your micro- SET control...
  • Page 17 SET Control Guide QUICK oven. Always use microwave-safe containers The QUICK SET Control feature gives you an easy microwave techniques as described in the automatic way to accurately set microwave time for Cookbook. foods requiring only one Power Level and little atten- tion during cooking.
  • Page 18 Surface Cooking See Surface Cooking Guide on pages 20 and 21. How to Set the Controls Surface Cooking with Cooking Guide Infinite Heat Controls for Using Heats Your surface units and controls Quick start for cooking; bring water to boil. are designed to give you an infinite choice of heat settings for surface Fast fry, pan broil;...
  • Page 19 Q. May I can foods and preserves Q. Can I use special cooking Q. Why do my utensils tilt when I on my surface units? equipment, like an oriental wok, place them on the surface unit? on any surface units? A.
  • Page 20 Surface Cooking Guide Use non-stick or coated metal fitting lids. Match the size of the Cookware Tips cookware. Fiat ground Pyroceram ® saucepan to me size Ol tile _itlllO.U_ 1. Use medium- or heavy-weight unit. A pan that extends more than saucepans or skillets coated on the cookware.
  • Page 21 WRONG DIt_- lllvit 3. Deep Fat Frying. Do not overfill kettle with fat that may spill over when adding food. Frosty foods 1. LI_ _ ..'tlr___l_ ___J_ ouome wgorous_y, watch mous frying at HIGH temperatures keep range and hood clean from accumulated grease.

  • Page 22: Oven Light

    Using Your Oven Shelf Positions Automatic Oven Timer, Step 5: Place food inside the oven. Make sure at least 1_'of space is left Minute Timer the oven wall for proper heat between the cooking container circulation. Close the oven door. Dr_m_m_- ..

  • Page 23: Baking & Guide

    Baking Guide 1. Aluminum pans conduct heat 2. Dark or non-shiny finishes, which cook longer than 30 to 40 minutes. For food with short quickly. For most conventional glass and Pyroceram ® utensils often baking, light, shiny finishes generally absorb heat, which may result in cooking times, preheating gives _t;,rt*...

  • Page 24: Oven Controls

    Roasting A n_rc ('_.a_Hanc untl Rna_tincr i_ t-nnlcino hv dry hpnt Tender meat or poultry can be Q. Is it necessary to check for roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which A. Checking the finished internal should be low and steady, keep Ol._tJttt_./llll I,t) _11111111111_111,...
  • Page 25 ....Roasth g Guide 1. Position oven shelf at B for 5. Frozen roasts can be 3. Remove fat and drippings as em,all_o;,w,_ r_,_,tL, /ql _,-, "7 lko "_n_,4 Oxll_._l.t--Olta_.a IV(AOLO Io_,.] all_,.l UUIIV_IIILIUII_$LI_ty J_U_I,_U iJ, UUIII_ at A for larger roasts. 10 to 25 minutes per pound more 4.

  • Page 26: Broiling & Guide

    Broilin DILllllll_ _,LlOlklll_ IOUId lllt_llbl_ radiant heat from the upper unit in Q. Why should I leave the door the oven. Most fish and tender cuts closed when broiling chicken? of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering A.

  • Page 27: Broiling & Guide

    Broiling Guide Broiiing 6. Broiler does not need to be To slash, cut crosswise through outer fat surface just to the edge of preheated. However, for very thin 1. Always use broiler pan and rack the meat. Use tongs to turn meat foods, or to increase browning, that comes with your oven.
  • Page 28 Care and Cleaning NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY "m'ffi'm"m_" rZq i [M i_ ! m_i_lmmi /k'J I [M K 1t['/4 k'I _[kUI_[q I glglJl PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. v _xa _sxl[s tant so your Cooking Center will Wipe up spatters on the glass on The oven lamp bulb is long-lasting.
  • Page 29 Use of Aluminum Foil in Lamp Replacement Rrnillno LI"%U lit.tiN; DUIU[g f_lJl_i_lllg .yuur oven lamp bulb, disconnect the Adjusting Oven Thermostat electric power for your Cooking When cooking a food for the first Center at the main fuse or circuit _ime in your new oven, use time breaker panel.

  • Page 30: Self-Cleaning Oven

    Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven Befbre Setthlg Oven Step 3: Step 5: Set the automatic oven timer: Controls, Check These The porcelain-enameled drip pans that came with your range can be Thh gs: cteanea automaucauy in me seu- cleaning oven. Wipe offboilovers Step 1: Remnve hrniler...
  • Page 31 E'flh_ra Th_t_ ,q_t_n_ _ftgr (_.a_fian,_ An_wer_ SET knob to OFE Open windows to rid room of smoke. Allow the Self-Cleaning Q. Why won't my oven clean oven to cool for at least one hour After cleaning is complete, before opening the door. Wipe up all the time and clean knobs the excess soil and reset the clean door will stay locked until the oven...
  • Page 32 Care and Cleaning (continued) iKA_I ! I Ill H [Ki,L_llIJ [I I I [.I-i[llJ IJJ k"JmB Piug-in Surface Units To clean: Clean the area under the drip pans often. Built-up soil, especially • Wipe around the edges of the grease, may catch fire. To make surface unit opening in the range _l_i_tlllll_ _1_1_1_...
  • Page 33 Cleaning Guide NOTE: Let range/oven parts cool before touching or handling. PART MATERIALS TO USE GENERAL D_IONS Bake Unit and Broil Do not clean the bake unit or broil unit. Any soil will burn off when the unit is Unit heated.
  • Page 34 Questions? Pr bRe PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ° Plug on range is not completely OVEN WILL NOT inserted into the outlet receptacle. WORK - The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. •...
  • Page 35 D'IOg%DI I_/I.A" _,JOL_I/.3/_12_ _-,/%!.J012_ .'%INLP /'kl_l_AL_/IA CALROD ® SURFACE • Surface units are not plugged in solidly. • Trim rings/drip pans are not set securely in the range top. FUNCHONING • Surface unit controls are not properly set. I pl_Clp_171 V I ..
  • Page 36 Exhaust System This Cooking Center has a built-in To open hood above the oven, lift Remove and Replace Filters exhaust system equipped with a up handle at center of hood; to 1. Cooking top: Place finger in damper, a two-speed exhaust close, push down on handle.

  • Page 37: If You Need Service

    In most cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details--including your phone number--to: Manager, Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:...
  • Page 38 HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE® SERVICE. WHAT iS NOT COVERED . Service trips to your home to • Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product, resetting of circuit breakers.

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