IgO0 Watts Model: RVM1625 Countersaver Plus Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Special/Votes About Microwaving Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave The Controls on Your Microwave Time Cooking Convenience Features...
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Welcome to the Hotpoint Best of all, you’ll You’II see it in this experience these x.alues family. We’re proud of our easy-to-use manual each time you use your quality products and we and you’ll hear it in microwave. That’s believe in dependable...
BF_,AD ALL SALTY INFORMATION BEFOt USING ¯ Read and follow the ¯ Do not operate this specific "Precautions to appliance if it has a Avoid Possible Exposure damaged power cord or to Excessive Microwave plug, if it is not working Energy"...
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¯ Do not store this ¯ To reduce the risk of fire ¯ See door surface appliance outdoors. in the oven cavity: cleaning instructions in Do not use this product the Care and Cleaning -- Do not overcook food. near water--for example, section(s) of this guide.
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICRO WAVING ¯ Metal, such as twist-ties, Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the poultry pins, or gold- oven. Arcing is caused by: rimmed dishes, in the microwave. ¯ Metal or foil touching ¯ Req’cled paper towels the side of the oven.
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¯ Do not overcook SAFETY FACT * Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with potatoes. They could SUPERHEATED WATER the lid off. Make sure all dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage infant fo.o d is thoroughly Liquids, such as water, cooked.
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SPECIAL NO TES AB 0 UT MICR 0 WAV1NG ¯ Paper towels, waxed paper Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool used in your microwave and only the water in the and plastic ~a-ap can be oven is suitable for cup heats, then the dish used to cover dishes in microwaving.
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¯ Use foil only as directed Plastic cookware--Plastic Follow these guidelines: cookware designed for in this guide. TV dinners Use microwave-safe may be microwaved in microwave cooking is plastics only and use foil trays less than 3/4" very usefid, but should them in strict compliance high;...
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Each kit contains two range hood, filler panel 3"-wide filler panels. the microwave oven cannot kits fill in the additional be vented to the outside. width to provide a custom Available at exta-a cost from built-in appearance. your Hotpoint supplier.
Features of Your Microwave (Throughou, t this manual, fe, at,ure.~" and appearazu:e may vary from ymtr mendeL) Coolrtop Lights. Door Handle. Pull to open the door. The Grease Filters. door must be securely Removable Turntable. latched for the Turntable and support microwave to operate.
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Thwughout this manua~ fi, atu~s and appearance ~zay vary from your modal.) microwave by time or with the convenience features. A Time Features T~me Cooking Amount of cooking time. Amount of de£rosting time. Starts immediately! rower ~evet 1-!0.
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A Convenience Features iii~OPl~ORNiiiii:ii Starts immediately! more/less time [~.Pi’~ ~iC~!.+iii 3.0 oz. :R HEA’[’ii::,i!’.!:i!i~! Food type 1-6 1-3 servings ~:::I]I:FROST;::~;:::~::~ Food weight...
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Vm~able power levels add to "equalize" oz’ tl~msfer flexibility to microwave heat to the inside of the cooking. The power levels food. An example of on the microwave oven can this is shown with power be compared to the surface level 3--the defrost cycle.
Time Features time Cook I Time Cook fl Allows you to microwm’e 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 I Press TIME COOK.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. ~i" i~!i!!i~il ’,~, i: ~ ~~) i: i,iU ’~ != :’." ’~!::~ ,: : i 7:: ~’51 " , Iteeetable ..Amount’ ~+~:~. ~,~ ~7~me:~ ..C omments 6 to 9 min., In 1V~-qt.
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l~oz. package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water.
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Time Features Defrosting 77ps ¯ Foods frozen in paper or select. See the Defrosting plastic can be defrosted Guide for suggested times. in the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented automatically set, but you AFTER food has partially may change this for more defrosted.
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Defrosting Guide Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. 3 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated.
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Time Features This is a quick way to set The power level cart be cooking time for 1-6minutes. changed as time is counting down. Press Press one of the Minute POWER LEVEL and Cook pads (from I to 6) enter 1-10. for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10.
Convenience Features To add time: How to Use the Popcorn Feature After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after Follow package the oven starts for an extra instructions, using Time Cook if the package is 20 seconds. less than 1.75 ounces or Press 9 again to add larger than 3.5 ounces.
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Convenience Features The Reheat feature reheats Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 1 to 3 servings of many 3 servings. previously cooked foods. " Press START. I Press REHEAT. NOTE: The serving size may 2 Select food type 1--6 for be changed or added after pressing START Press one serving (see Reheat...
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The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give...
Other Features To remind you that you minute until you either have food in the oven, the open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFE oven will display "FOOD IS READY" and beep once a Press to enter the time of Press CLOCK.
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To turn the clock display To redisplay the clock, off, press and hold 0 for repeat. about three seconds. Delay Start allows you to set Select any combination the microwave to delay of Defrost Auto/Time or cooking up to 24 hours. Time Cook I &...
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Other Features In addition to starting many functions, i :::i START/PAUSE allows you START to stop cooking without opening the door or ¯ clearing the display. The Reminder feature 3 Select AM or PM. can be used like an alarm # Press REMINDER.
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The vent fan removes Press XrENT FAN once for steam and other vapors high fan speed, twice for from surface cooking. low fan speed or a third time to turn the fan off. An automatic fan feature /.fyou have turned the fan protects the microwave on you may find that you from too much heat rising...
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Microwave Terms caused by: ¯ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ¯ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ¯ metal such as twist ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. ¯ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
Care and Cleaning wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven. Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Removable Turntable and Metal and Plastic Parts on Turntable Support the Door To prevent breakage, do...
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Care and Cleaning Bosom Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Clean off the grease and Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.
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Light Bulb Replacement To replace the bulb(s), Be sure the bulb(s) to be first disconnect the power replaced are cool before at the main fuse or drcuit removing. After breaking the adhesive seal, remove breaker panel or pull the plug. the bulb by gently mining.
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The Exhaust Feature The vent fan has 2 metal Models that recirculate air reusable grease filters. back into the room also use a charcoal filter. The metal filters trap For this reason, the filters must ALWAYS be in place grease released by foods on the cooktop.
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If the model is not vented The charcoal filter should be replaced when to the outside, the air will it is noticeably dirty or be recircttlated through a discolored (usually after disposable charcoal filter 6-12 months, depending that helps remove smoke on hood nsage).
Before You Call For Service ~k fuse in your home ¯ Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power ¯ Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. ¯ Make sure the 3-prong plug on the Plug not htlly inserted into wall outlet.
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¯ 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 chmage in the blower indicate a problem with...
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Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed lo obtaiu service under warranty. FULL ONE-YEA~ WARRANTY ************************************ For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, This warranty is extended to the orighaai parts and service labor in ),our home purchaser and any succeeding owner for to repair or replace arty part of the...