Hotpoint JES636 User's Manual
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1. In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 3to5min In 2 qt glass baking dish place corn per ear If corn is in husk use no water if corn has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time 5 to 7 min Place in 2 qt glass baking dish 2to4min Cover with vented plastic wrap per ear Rearrange after half of time 4to8min In l qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water 9 to 12 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water 4 to 8 min In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 11 to 14 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time 3 to 5 min Pierce with cooking fork Place in center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes 5 to 8 min In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach 5 to 8 min In l qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water 4to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water 7 to 11 min Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 minutes 17 Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Defrost TIME DEFROST 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 START OFF 1 Press TIME DEFROST 2 Enter defrosting time 3 Press START OFF 18 Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting This sound is normal when t2. Floor Inside Window Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth Rinse with a damp cloth and dry Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place Helpful Information How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave Case 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 Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Some paper towels can also scratch th
3. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions e Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage e Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance e Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation e Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave e Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat dry or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION H e Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped e Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance e Do not store this appliance outdoors e Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool near a sink or in similar locations Keep power cord away from heated surfaces e Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not ov
4. is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use e Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION H e Use foil only as directed in this guide TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box When using foil in the microwave oven keep the foil at least 1 away from the sides of the oven INSTRUCTIONS PREFERRED METHOD Ensure proper ground exists before use A WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock e Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even
5. microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookware could ignite GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Follow these guidelines 1 Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not microwave empty containers 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision If the outlet is a standard 2 prong wall outlet it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to preven
6. of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase Also print your name and address and a description of the defect What Is Not Covered e Customer instruction This owner s manual Replacement of house fuses or resetting provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls e Improper installation delivery or maintenance If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical exhausting and other connecting facilities of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God e Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage caused after delivery state s Attorney General Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 49 40455 1 WP700AP173B04 05 05 JR Printed in China JES636
7. potatoes by pressing number pads The display will count down to the time shown 1 Potato 4 20 2 Potatoes 8 10 3 Potatoes 12 00 4 Potatoes 16 00 3 Press START OFF For 8 to 10 o0z potatoes 1 Press BAKED POTATO twice 2 Enter number of potatoes by pressing number pads The display will count down to the time shown 1 Potato 6 25 2 Potatoes 12 00 3 Potatoes 17 00 4 Potatoes 22 00 3 Press START OFF Frozen Dinner Dinner FROZEN DINNER Use the Frozen Dinner feature to heat one or two 7 to 9 oz or 10 to 12 0z frozen dinners For 7 to 9 oz Frozen Dinners 1 Press FROZEN DINNER once 2 Press 1 or 2 for number of entrees 3 Press START OFF The display will count down to the times shown 1 Entree 5 55 2 Entrees 11 00 For 10 to 12 0z Frozen Dinners 1 Press FROZEN DINNER twice 2 Press 1 or 2 for number of entrees 3 Press START OFF The display will count down to the times shown 1 Entree 12 00 2 Entrees 20 00 21 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 2 Press START OFF previously cooked foods 1 Press REHEAT The display will read 4 10 the amount of reheating REHEAT time Defrost Defrost automatically sets Converting fractions of a the defrosting times and Pound to Ounces DEFROST power levels to provide even defrosting results for P ound Enter Fraction Ounces meats and poult
8. such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury Do not boil eggs ina microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes hot dogs sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION H SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat t
9. sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the If an extension cord is used 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance 2 The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the two prong wall receptacle replaced with a three prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance 3 The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally If you use an extension cord the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking times may be longer too Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave Throughout this manual features and
10. use the conversion chart to determine the correct entry Converting fractions of a Pound to Ounces Pound Enter Fraction Ounces Less than 03 0 03 to 09 01 10 to 15 02 16 to 21 03 22 to 27 04 28 to 34 05 35 to 40 06 41 to 46 07 47 to 53 08 54 to 59 09 60 to 65 10 66 to 71 11 72 to 78 12 79 to 84 13 85 to 90 14 91 to 97 15 Over 97 go to even number 23 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock Out Lock Out You may lock the control To lock or unlock the panel to prevent the controls press and hold microwave from being CLEAR for about three accidentally started or used seconds When locked by children LOCK appears in the display Cee Press CLOCK to enter the 1 Press CLOCK coc time of day 2 Enter time of day 3 Press CLOCK Timer re The Timer operates as a continue counting down TIMER minute timer To view time remaining 1 Press TIMER press TIMER again 3 Press START OFF When the time is up the timer 2 Enter amount of time NOTE After approx will signal 3 seconds the display will show time of day but will The Timer feature perates without microwave energy Cear Press CLEAR to erase all cen cooking settings Press START OFF to begin or defrosting Press again Sps a cooking or defrosting to resume cooking or OFF operation You can use this defrosting pad to interrupt cooking 24 M
11. weight Food weight 13 Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels TIME COOK 2 4 5 6 8 9 0 POWER START OFF How to Change the Power Level The amount of power may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK 1 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter cooking time 3 Press POWER 4 Select desired power level 1 to 9 for 10 to 90 5 Press START OFF 14 Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range Power level High or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100 power The microwave is pre set at High power Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time Power level 7 is microwave energy 70 of the time Power level 3 is energy 30 of the time A high setting will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring rotating or turning over Most cooking will be done on power level High A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An exampl
12. 700 Watts Model JES636 Microwave Oven Owner s Manual Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 3 Special Notes About Microwaving 6 Grounding Instructions 9 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking Features 15 Convenience Cooking Features 20 Other Features 24 Helpful Information Microwave Terms 25 Care and Cleaning 26 If Something Goes Wrong Troubleshooting Tips 28 Hotpoint Service Numbers 30 Warranty Back Cover HOTPOINT Hotpoint com Welcome Start Here Before using your Microwave Write down the model Staple your receipt to the and serial numbers here inside back cover of this They are located on the manual You will need it label on back of oven to make a warranty claim Model number Serial number Date of purchase Need Help Help Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly If you received a damaged oven immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wrong This section helps you solve common problems that might occur IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY For your safety the information in this manual A must be followed to m
13. ON SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVE SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving Most glass casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard cups pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving How to test for a microwave safe dish e If you are not sure if a dish is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave minute at high If the dish heats it should not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Do not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers Not all plastic wrap
14. appearance may vary from your model 700 Watts 1 Door Latches 5 Removable Turntable 2 Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven 3 Touch Control Panel Display 4 Door Latch Release Press latch release to open door Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning NOTE The oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven The rating plate is located on the back of the oven 11 Operating Instructions The Controls on Your Microwave Oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model You can microwave by time or with the TIME convenience COOK features TIME DEFROST POWER e A Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK I and II Press once or twice Amount of cooking time TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time POWER Power level 1 9 automatically set at High CLEAR Use this pad to erase any time or cooking settings Operating Instructions g BAKED FROZEN COOK DEFROST A Convenience Features Press VEGETABLE BAKED POTATO PIZZA BEVERAGE FROZEN DINNER REHEAT COOK DEFROST Options 4 to 6 0z or 8 to 10 oz servings 1 to 4 4 to 6 0z or 8 to 10 0z potatoes 1 slice or whole 1 to 4 6 to 8 oz or 10 to 12 0z cups 1 or 2 7 to 9 0z or 10 to 12 0z dinners Food type food
15. ater 1 to 1 lbs frozen 10 0z package 5 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 5to8min In l qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 8 to 13 min In 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup about 2 Ibs water wedges 7 to 14min In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Carrots fresh sliced 11b 6to9min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 0z package 5 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Cauliflower flowerets 1 medium head 9 to 14 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water fresh whole 1 medium head 9 to 17 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen 10 0z package 5 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 16 Operating Instructions Lg Cooking Guide for Time Cook Vegetable Corn frozen kernel Corn on the cob fresh frozen Mixed vegetables frozen Peas fresh shelled frozen Potatoes fresh cubed white fresh whole sweet or white Spinach fresh frozen chopped and leaf Squash fresh summer and yellow winter acorn or butternut Amount 10 0z package 1 to 5 ears 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 10 0z package 2 Ibs 10 0z package 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 1 6 to 8 oz 10 to 16 oz 10 0z package 1 Ib sliced 1 to 2 squash about 1 lb each Time Comments 4to8min
16. e control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Power Cord If the cord becomes soiled unplug and wipe with a damp cloth For stubborn spots sudsy water may be used but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet 27 Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted yet oven will not start 28 If Something Goes Wrong Troubleshooting Tips Possible Cause A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Power surge Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet Door not securely closed START OFF not pressed after entering cooking selection Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered after pressing TIME COOK CLEAR was pressed accidentally Defrosting category or food weight not entered after pressing DEFROST What to Do e Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker e Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in e Make sure the 3 prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet Open the door and close securely Press START OFF Press CLEAR twice Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK Reset cooking program and press START OFF Make su
17. e of this is shown with power level 3 the defrost cycle If microwave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power levels Power Level Best Uses High Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat Low2or3 Defrosting without cooking simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm without overcooking softening butter Operating Instructions g Time Features ee TIME COOK POWER START OFF Time Cook allows you to program one or two different cooking stages 1 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter cooking time 3 Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER Select a desired power level 1 to 9 for 10 to 90 4 Press START OFF Time Cook Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Power level High is automatically set but you may change it for more flexibility You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food Close the door and press START OFF to resume cooking Time Cook amp Il Lets you program power levels for each Time Cook setting Here s how to do it 1 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter the first cook time 3 Change the power level if you don t
18. eed arise Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation You may also mail in the pre printed registration card included in the packing material 31 Microwave Oven One Year Limited Warranty What is Covered a What is Covered LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your product s original one year warranty period Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to make a warranty claim This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use within the U S A Exclusion of implied warranties Except where prohibited or restricted by law there are no warranties whether express oral or statutory which extend beyond the description on the face hereof including specifically the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In Order to Make a Warranty Claim e Properly pack your unit We recommend using the original carton and packing materials e Return the product to the retail location where it was purchased e Include in the package a copy
19. ercook food Carefully attend appliance when paper e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of this guide e GE does not support Remove wire twist ties plastic or other any servicing of the combustible materials microwave We strongly are placed inside the recommend that you do oven while cooking not attempt to service the microwave yourself and metal handles e As with any appliance from paper or plastic close supervision is containers before necessary when used placing them in the by children oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS H IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING If you see arcing press the STOP CLEAR pad and correct the problem Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by e Metal or foil touching the side of the oven Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens Some products
20. he liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container e Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even with the lid off Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula The container may feel cooler than the formula really is Always test the formula before feeding the baby Don t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages Even if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face e Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven e Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness H IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATI
21. he oven is not operating at High power Defrosting Tips e Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and micro waved If the food is ina foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria e For more even defrosting of larger foods such as beef lamb and veal roasts use Defrost Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly icy return to the microwave very briefly or let it stand a few minutes Operating Instructions g Defrosting Guide Food Breads Cakes Bread buns or rolls 1 piece Sweet rolls approx 12 oz Fish and Seafood Fillets frozen 1 1b Shellfish small pieces 1 1b Fruit Plastic pouch 1 to 2 10 0z package Meat Bacon 1 1b Franks 1 1b Ground meat 1 1b Roast beef lamb veal pork Steaks chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken broiler fryer cut up 2 to 3 lbs Chicken whole 2 to 3 lbs Corni
22. icrowave Terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Helpful Information Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by e metal or foil touching the side of the oven e foil that is not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas e 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 Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack After covering a dish with plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape 25 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning me 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 26 Walls
23. inimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage PRECAUTIONS personal injury or toss of lite TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do Not Attempt to operate this oven Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is with the door open particularly important since open door that the oven door close operation can result properly and that there in harmful exposure is no damage to the to microwave energy 1 door bent It is important not to 2 hinges and latches defeat or tamper with broken or loosened the satcty interlocks 3 door seals and sealing surfaces Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel A WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use e Read and follow the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy on page 3 e This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See Grounding Instructions section on page 9 e Do not mount this appliance over a sink e
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25. ours in refrigerator to complete defrosting 19 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Vegetable VEGETABLE How to Use the Vegetable Feature Place fresh vegetables in the center of the microwave For 4 to 6 oz Serving 1 Press VEGETABLE 2 Press START OFF For 8 to 10 oz Serving 1 Press VEGETABLE twice 2 Press START OFF Ce PIZZA The Pizza feature is for reheating one slice or heating a whole frozen pizza For one slice 1 Press PIZZA 2 Press START OFF For a whole frozen pizza 1 Press PIZZA twice 2 Press START OFF Beverage BEVERAGE 20 The Beverage feature works best for heating a beverage that is at room temperature For 6 to 8 02 cups 1 Press BEVERAGE once 2 Enter number of cups by pressing number pads The display will count down to the time shown 1 Cup 1 30 2 Cups 2 50 3 Cups 4 10 4 Cups 5 30 3 Press START OFF Beverages heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot Remove the container with care For larger 10 to 12 0z cups 1 Press BEVERAGE twice 2 Enter number of cups by pressing number pads The display will count down to the time shown 1 Cup 2 40 2 Cups 4 30 3 Cups 6 20 4 Cups 8 10 3 Press START OFF Operating Instructions g Baked Potato BAKED POTATO The Baked Potato feature cooks up to four small or large potatoes For 4 to 6 0z potatoes 1 Press BAKED POTATO once 2 Enter number of
26. re you have entered a defrosting category and food weight after pressing DEFROST If Something Goes Wrong 2 Things That Are Normal Steam or vapor escaping from around the door e Light reflection around door or outer case e Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high e Dull thumping sound while oven is operating e TV radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances it does not indicate a problem with the microwave Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the TV radio antenna 29 Hotpoint Service Numbers We ll Be There Hotpoint Website Website H ave a question or need more great Hotpoint Hotpoint com assistance with your products and take appliance Try the advantage of all of our Hotpoint Website 24 hours on line support services a day any day of the year designed for your You can also shop for convenience Schedule Service Service Expert Hotpoint repair convenience 24 hours P service is only one step any day of the year Hotpoint com away from your door Or call 800 GE CARES 800 GE CARES Get on line and schedule 800 432 2737 during 800 432 2737 your service at your normal business hours Real Life GE supports the Universal For details
27. ry 2 3 Less than 03 0 4 5 6 Weight must be entered 03 to 09 01 8 9 in pounds and ounces 10 to 15 02 m Ounce weights less than 16 to 21 03 10 must be preceded bya 99 to 27 04 0 For example if your START package weight is 1 Ib 3 pee OFF ounces enter 103 for 1 35 to 40 06 pound and 5 ounces 41 to 46 07 enter 105 47 to 53 08 1 Press DEFROST If the package label 54 to 59 09 2 Enter food weight weight is given in pounds 60 to 65 10 Use the chart at right to and fractions use the 66 to 71 ll enter food weight For PANOT AET chart to 72 to 78 12 example press pads 1 determine the Ome correct entry and 08 for 1 pound and iny 85 to 90 14 8 ounces 91 to 97 15 3 Press START OFF Over 97 go to even number Operating Instructions g COOK 2 4 5 7 8 9 0 START OFF 1 Press COOK 2 Enter code for type of food See Code Chart at right 3 Enter food weight Use the chart at right to enter food weight For example press pads 1 and 08 for 1 pound and 8 ounces 4 Press START OFF Cook automatically sets the cooking time and power levels to cook meats and poultry Meats must be defrosted and at refrigerated temperature Weight must be entered in pounds and ounces Ounce weights less than 10 must be preceded by a 0 For example if your package weight is 1 lb 3 ounces enter 103 for 1 pound and 5 ounces enter 105 If the package label weight is given in pounds and fractions
28. sh hen Turkey breast 4 to 6 lbs Time 30 sec 1 to 2 min 4 to 5 min 3 to 4 min 2 to 3 min 1 to 3 min 1 to 3 min 3 to 4 min 6 to 8 min per lb 3 to 4 min per lb 9 to 11 min 10 to 12 min 5 to 6 min per lb 3 to 4 min per lb Comments Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after half the time Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Place unopened package in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Turn meat over after half the time Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish After half the time unwrap and turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil Finish defrosting If necessary run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast side up Turn over after half the time Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped breast in dish breast side down After half the time turn over and shield warm areas with foil Finish defrosting Let stand 1 2 h
29. t flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker H IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ADAPTER PLUGS Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada Align large prongs slots D I SEP oe Ensure proper ground TEMPORARY and firm connection METHOD before use Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected infrequently Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug However if you still elect to use an adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is 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 10 available at most local hardware stores The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make
30. want full power Press POWER Select a desired power level 1 to 9 for 10 to 90 4 Press TIME COOK again 5 Enter the second cook time 6 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER Select a power level 1 to 9 for 10 to 90 7 Press START OFF Time Cook I will count down first followed by Time Cook II Shortcut to Time Cooking Allows you to enter cooking times up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 1 Enter cooking time 2 Press START OFF NOTE It is not necessary to press TIME COOK You cannot change power level when using this shortcut to Time Cooking 15 N Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE Use power level High unless otherwise noted Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus fresh spears 11b 7 to 10 min In 14qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Med High 7 frozen spears 10 oz package 5to8min In l qt casserole Beans fresh green 11b cut in half 12 to 17 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen green 10 oz package 6to9 min _ In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water frozen lima 10 0z package 6 to 9 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water Beets fresh whole 1 bunch 18 to 25 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water Broccoli fresh cut l bunch 7 to 10 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water 1 to 1 lbs fresh spears 1 bunch 9 to 13 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup w
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