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... to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 Operating Instructions 10 Features of this manual, visit our Website at Hotpoint.com. For a Spanish version of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 Time Features 14 Convenience Features 20... Other Features 24 Helpful Information 29 Microwave Terms 29 Care and Cleaning 30 If Something Goes Wrong 35 Before...
... to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 Operating Instructions 10 Features of this manual, visit our Website at Hotpoint.com. For a Spanish version of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 Time Features 14 Convenience Features 20... Other Features 24 Helpful Information 29 Microwave Terms 29 Care and Cleaning 30 If Something Goes Wrong 35 Before...
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..., personal injury or loss of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in harmful exposure to microwave energy. Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to operate this manual must...
..., personal injury or loss of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in harmful exposure to microwave energy. Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to operate this manual must...
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...by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • Do not operate this appliance if it has a ...plug, if it is not approved or tested for marine use as described in this manual. Do not use . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is damaged, it must be grounded. If the power cord is not ...
...by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • Do not operate this appliance if it has a ...plug, if it is not approved or tested for marine use as described in this manual. Do not use . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is damaged, it must be grounded. If the power cord is not ...
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.... Contact nearest authorized service facility for additional cooking time. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in use. - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Do not store this appliance outdoors. • Do not...
.... Contact nearest authorized service facility for additional cooking time. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in use. - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Do not store this appliance outdoors. • Do not...
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... steam to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in the oven. FOODS • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in the food. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will... build up inside for sparks in a microwave oven. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to explode and should be heated in the...
... steam to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in the oven. FOODS • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in the food. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will... build up inside for sparks in a microwave oven. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to explode and should be heated in the...
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... in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - Stir food to be boiling. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 To reduce the risk of 180°F. Use extreme care when ...steam can build up. Always test the milk before and halfway through heating it. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. Cooking to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. Do not overheat the liquid. - Be careful to ...
... in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - Stir food to be boiling. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 To reduce the risk of 180°F. Use extreme care when ...steam can build up. Always test the milk before and halfway through heating it. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. Cooking to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. Do not overheat the liquid. - Be careful to ...
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... paper towel. • Do not use recycled paper products. Also, plastic storage containers should not be used to cover dishes in microwave ovens. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is suitable for use in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.... with 1 cup of metal embedded in injury. When cooking with containers tightly covered with a metallic sheen can be used in your microwave oven is microwave-safe, use in or next to test for a microwavesafe dish. • If you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately...
... paper towel. • Do not use recycled paper products. Also, plastic storage containers should not be used to cover dishes in microwave ovens. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is suitable for use in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.... with 1 cup of metal embedded in injury. When cooking with containers tightly covered with a metallic sheen can be used in your microwave oven is microwave-safe, use in or next to test for a microwavesafe dish. • If you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately...
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..., use adequate sized cookware and use . • Clean the underside of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in the microwave oven, keep the foil at high heat settings. Even microwavesafe plastic may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns. Take ... overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is very useful, but should be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as directed in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations....
..., use adequate sized cookware and use . • Clean the underside of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in the microwave oven, keep the foil at high heat settings. Even microwavesafe plastic may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns. Take ... overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is very useful, but should be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as directed in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations....
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...of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. Do not use an extension cord with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. If the power cord is equipped with...electric shock by providing an escape wire for end-of electric shock. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your GE supplier, or see the Hotpoint Service numbers. Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX40WH-White JX41-Black When replacing a 36″ range hood, ...
...of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. Do not use an extension cord with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. If the power cord is equipped with...electric shock by providing an escape wire for end-of electric shock. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your GE supplier, or see the Hotpoint Service numbers. Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX40WH-White JX41-Black When replacing a 36″ range hood, ...
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... operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. The turntable may ... Features 23 1 4 5687 1 Door Handle. NOTE: The rating plate and oven vent are located on the top of the microwave oven. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. The interior light is located on the inside walls of the cavity. 10 Screen...
... operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. The turntable may ... Features 23 1 4 5687 1 Door Handle. NOTE: The rating plate and oven vent are located on the top of the microwave oven. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. The interior light is located on the inside walls of the cavity. 10 Screen...
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Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! Starts immediately! 11 Amount of cooking time. Enter Amount of defrosting time. 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. 1 Time Features Time Cooking Press TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) TIME DEFROST MINUTE COOK (Press 1-6) POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SEC.
Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! Starts immediately! 11 Amount of cooking time. Enter Amount of defrosting time. 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. 1 Time Features Time Cooking Press TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) TIME DEFROST MINUTE COOK (Press 1-6) POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SEC.
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Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size 12 Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT AUTO DEFROST Enter Starts immediately!
Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size 12 Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT AUTO DEFROST Enter Starts immediately!
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... when cooking foods that have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the time. An example of this is microwave energy 70% of the lower settings is used. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for various power levels: Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish, bacon,... transfer heat to the inside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food. Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. The ...
... when cooking foods that have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the time. An example of this is microwave energy 70% of the lower settings is used. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for various power levels: Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish, bacon,... transfer heat to the inside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food. Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. The ...
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Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Close the door and press START to microwave for more flexibility. Here's how to do it for any time up to check the food. You may change power levels automatically during Time Cook ...
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Close the door and press START to microwave for more flexibility. Here's how to do it for any time up to check the food. You may change power levels automatically during Time Cook ...
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... for more frequent attention than one hour after entering the time. Plastic storage containers should not be defrosted and microwaved. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost. •...
... for more frequent attention than one hour after entering the time. Plastic storage containers should not be defrosted and microwaved. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost. •...
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... lb.) Fruit Plastic pouch-1 to complete defrosting. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to 7 min. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. After half the time, unwrap and turn over after half the time. Place unopened package in dish breastside-... 19 min. 17 to 21 min. 7 to finish defrosting. Let stand 5 minutes after half the time. Turn over after defrosting. Finish defrosting. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. Finish defrosting. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: beef, lamb...
... lb.) Fruit Plastic pouch-1 to complete defrosting. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to 7 min. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. After half the time, unwrap and turn over after half the time. Place unopened package in dish breastside-... 19 min. 17 to 21 min. 7 to finish defrosting. Let stand 5 minutes after half the time. Turn over after defrosting. Finish defrosting. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. Finish defrosting. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: beef, lamb...
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...bag size you can add or subtract 20 seconds to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. To subtract time: After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. 20... Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than ...
...bag size you can add or subtract 20 seconds to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. To subtract time: After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. 20... Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than ...
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...-13 .8 14-15 .9 • Remove meat from package and place on the inside front of the oven. Weight of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of a pound. At each TURN...
...-13 .8 14-15 .9 • Remove meat from package and place on the inside front of the oven. Weight of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of a pound. At each TURN...
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Operating Instructions 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. Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press START or CLOCK. 24
Operating Instructions 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. Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press START or CLOCK. 24
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Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start at the delayed time. The oven will be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 The time of Auto or Time Defrost or Time Cook I & II. 4 Press START. Display On/Off To turn the clock display off, press and hold 0 for about three seconds. The Delay Start time will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select any combination of day may be displayed. To redisplay the clock, repeat.
Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start at the delayed time. The oven will be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 The time of Auto or Time Defrost or Time Cook I & II. 4 Press START. Display On/Off To turn the clock display off, press and hold 0 for about three seconds. The Delay Start time will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select any combination of day may be displayed. To redisplay the clock, repeat.