IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door...
Hotpoint.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. I This microwave oven is not approved or tested for I See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and marine use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! FOODS I Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven I Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in thoroughly cooked.
Hotpoint.com MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE I Cookware may become hot because of heat Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass transferred from the heated food. Pot holders casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard may be needed to handle the cookware.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them. If an extension cord is used—...
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About the features of your microwave oven. Hotpoint.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 700 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter Time Cook Amount of cooking time Time Defrost (Amount of defrosting time) Amount of defrosting time Add 0:30 Starts automatically!
About changing the power level. Hotpoint.com The power level may be entered or changed Rest periods (when the microwave energy immediately after entering the time for Time cycles off) give time for the food to “equalize” Cook or Time Defrost. The power level may or transfer heat to the inside of the food.
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About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use High power level (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., In 1 ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz.
Hotpoint.com A dull thumping noise may be heard during Time Defrost defrosting. This is normal when oven is not Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. operating at High power. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times.
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About the time features. Add 0:30 It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. Each touch will add 30 seconds, up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. The oven will start immediately when pressed.
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About the convenience features. Hotpoint.com Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn feature Use only with prepackaged To use the Popcorn feature: microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. Follow package instructions. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the...
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About the convenience features. Pizza The Pizza feature is for reheating 1 to 4 slices of pizza. NOTE: Do not use this feature Press Pizza once for one slice of pizza, twice twice in succession on the same for two slices, three times for three slices and food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
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About the other features. Hotpoint.com Clock Press to enter the time of day. Press clock. Enter the time of day. Press Start/pause or clock. Timer The Timer operates as a minute timer. Press Timer. Enter the amount of time you want to count down.
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Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: I metal or foil touching the side of the oven. I foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). I metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Hotpoint.com Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel;...
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown •...
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician during normal Proof of the original purchase working hours. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, date is needed to obtain service visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
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