Model: 959 Watts RVM1435 Counter Saver Plus Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Ill Important Safety Information 2 J Operating Instructions _2 2 Helpful Information J_ If Something Goes Wrong liOl1 INIF Hotpoint.
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READ ALL SAPETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Read This microwave oven is and lbllow the • I)o not over electric and gas specific "Precamions to A\oid Possible Exposure to l_2xcessive Microwave ranges. Energy" IlL listed for installation This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. on 1)_ge 2. • This _ppliml(e must be gr(mnd_ d. C(mnect only to properly gr(mnded omlet. See (;r(mnding Inslrll(|ions t)_ge s('(tlon on 10.
I!1 • l)o not store this applimace • To reduce outdoors. • Do not use this product 11('_117 W;+It(T the risk of fire in the oven cavity: ]()17 -- Carcflfllv UX_ll//pl(', attend when paper, nero: _ swimming pool, nero: _1sink or in similm: other locations. inside • Keep power tt'om heated cord :_wm stn:tilces. • Do not immerse _lpplian( e pla_,tic or are placed cooking. -- cord or ph N in water. -- • This appliance wire twist-ties hmldles ser\'ice pers(mnel+ Comact nearest mlt
SPECIAL N07 2S ABOUF Ariing term WAVING is the l//i( FO+V+r_++x+e • Metal, t_>l"st/arks o+,en. Ariing • Metal the MICRO in the is ( aused by: of • Foil not the o'_ell. molded (Utmlrned • Recycled whole you labeled t_)r ovens. Stlch as ti)r exan/ple, jars--are ext)lode lilicrow_ve ovel/. a n/inute It illcreases the heat aromld the and can n/agnetron the the li/i' of ()Veil.
I'.1 SAFETYFACT • A_oid heating • I)o not baby/ood overcook ill glass jars, e_en with tile potatoes. SUPERHEATED WATER lid o/E Make dehydrate Liquids, such as water, in/m/t/ood coffee or tea, are able to looked. sure all is thoroughly Stir/ood to distribute die heat the boiling point without Be careflfl to prevem appearing to he boiling.
SPECIAL N07 2S ABOU£ Make sure all cookware If the dish MICRO WAVING relnains cool used ill Your microwave and only oven is suitable cup heats, then the dish is microwa_ e-sati'. n/icrowaving. tor Most casseroles, cooking l//easllring CllllS glass dishes, Clll/S , potter} or china dinnerware which does not have metallic u:im or glaze with a metallic sheen Call be/lsed. Sol//e is labeled • , Cllstar(t /ISe [ilr a • [J _,ou m'e not sure Jl paper products.
[!1. • Use/oil only as dire(ted this n/m/ual. in TV dinners • Plastic cookware--Plastic cookware designed e cooking may be n/i/rowa_'d in toil nlicro_a_ trays less than high; usetill, renlo_e _ll/(I ret/lrl/ the l//i('rowa\ tile/oil tr_l} using t/) kee should E_en toleram t) at leasi 1" away COllditiOllS will operate automatically certain conditions Amon/atic to prevent and accidental while • Clean (see Fan teamre).
GR0 UNDING INS TR UC770NS/ Offl TONALKI'IS This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a gT(mnding wire with a gromlding plug. The plug must be phlgged installed WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. This appliance nlust be Ill tile e_'nt gr(mnded. an electrical short of circuit, gTounding reduces tile risk of electric shock 1_ providing all escape wire /_)r tile electric current. and gT(mnded.
950Watts 1 Door Handle. Pull to open the (|oo_': The door must be se(urelv latched 6 Grease Filters. 7 Removable Turntable. "I'ur_,t:_lbh, a_,d supl)ort [or the must to ot)erate. mi(To_ave when be in t)la(e using 2 Door Latches. The 3 Window with Metal removed Shield. Screen alh)ws cooking to be viewed while keel)|rig microwaves confined in the oven. # Touch Control Panel 5 Cooktop Lights. 8 the oven. ttllTntable may be h)r cleaning. Convenience Guide.
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Tlnvugq_oul this ma_ua[, fi_alurc_5m_d al)l)ectranc_ma) vm3 j}_)m 3our modeL) Youcan microwave by time, temperature, ( or with the convenience _ featnres, TIME " DEROST "_ AUTO / TIMEJ minute cook - 1 - 6 Time Features TimeCooking Press Enter TIME COOKI & II (Press once Ortwice) Amount DEFROSTAUTO/TIME (Presstwice) MINUTE COOK Amount of defi'osting time. Starts Jll_,ll_,(!(lJatelv! POWERLEVEL Power lexel 1-I O.
i GUIDE ON MICROWAVE : Before yon beginl on the inside i¥ont GUIDES IN BOOK Check the Of the guide 'PCoo_ iocated Oven when you Tmle Defrost BEVERAGE ) POPCORN DEFROST ,,AUTO/ TIME] Convenience Features Press Enter POPCORN Starts Option immediately! more!less time serxing size BEVERAGE Starts immediately! serxing size REHEAT Food type 1-6 serving size DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Food weight
Varial)le flexibility cooking. on the power levels add to microwave to "equMize" or lralJ, sler heat to the inside ol tile The loo(|.An power l//icr()w_e milts on a range. surlhce (power full t)ower level 100% w_,_e energy and gives you 1lower. Each power percent of level 7 is microwave energ-y 70% of die time.
Time Features TimeCookII Time Cook I Jkllows VO/I tO lIli(row;tve [or any time up to 99 mimm's and 9(.) se(on(Is. Power level 10 (t[igh) automatically may change flexibilitv. is set, but you it/i)r You may ot)en more 1 Press TIME COOK. (ookil lg. the 3 Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.Select a desired power level cook time. to t)owe_: (Press P()WER I J_;VH. Select a desired power 4 Press level 1-10.) TIME COOK again.
Cooking Guide for 7 me Cook I & 11 NOTE:Use power level High (10)unlessotherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments I lb. 6 to 9 mi_,., Med-Iligh (7) ])]_'t(e 1O-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In t-(It. (asserole. I lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 1t/_(tt. (asserole, hi 1-(It. Asparagus (liest! spears) (ti'ozen spears) In 1V.)-(V. oblong 1/4 (Ill) glass baking dish, +v+r21teF. Beans (ii'esh green) place 1+/2 {up water. (Ii-ozen green) 1 O-oz. package 6 to 8 min.
Corn I l-I'(._Zell kernel ] O-oz. package 5 to 7 lnin. h/ 1-qt. casserole, water. ] 3 to 4 rain. h/ 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, t)lace corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; t)lace 2 tal)lesl)oons Corn on the cob (li'esh 10 % e_lrs )er e_lr if corn has been water. Rearrange ( ] ro[eIl 5 to 6 rain. 3 to 4 rain. } )er e_lr husked, add l/4 cu 11 a/ler half of time. Place in 2-qt. ol/long glass baking Cover with vented t)lastic wrat). Rearrange alter half of time. dish.
Time Features deflx)st tot tile ,_'xllows VO[l tO lenglh of time xxm select. See the De/i'osting tor suggested Power Guide times. the package. packages this R)r more/lexibilitv /ood _bu lna'_ de/i:ost defl:osted. containers small items 1)y raising the they will need more/i'equenl attent]Oll than/iStlal, Power 1/3. 3 Press START fl}equentl}. 4 Turu food over when At one hall of selected 5 Press START (Auto Defrost explained Rotate or • Foods R)r or stir R)od e\'en one hour
D rosting Guide Food Time Breads,Cakes Bread,bunsor rolls _1 piece) Sweetrolls appro×. 12 oz.. Fishand Seafood Fillets, frozen _1 lb.. Shellfish,small pieces (1 lb.) Comments | mhl. 3 Io _ mill. Pla(e blo(k break ut) ill (asserole, after half lhe Till?i/ o'_er alld time. Fruit Plastic pouch--1 to 2 (lO-oz, package J Meat Bacon 1 lb.. Place mml)ened package in oven. Iet stand 5 mimues ariel: deflx)siing. Franks (] lb.) Place mmpened package in oven.
Time Features z This is a quick way to set The cooking time for 1-6 minutes. changed Press CO/ll/tJllg one of the Minute Cook pads (from tor 1 to 6 minutes 1 to 6) of cooking level at power For examl}le, 2 1)ad/or cooking press the 2 minmes of t)ower dOWI/. POWER emer level can be as time is PFess I ,E'_2I _and 1-10. 10. time. You can use this feature two ways: •/t will add 30 se(onds tlle ea(h tilIle time pressed.
Convenience Features ( POPCORN) How to Use the Popcorn Feature I Follow uons, uess timer more time} Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn welgning 1.75to 3.5 ounces. package using Time instrucCook if the llaekage is less dlan 1.75 ounces or larger Place t)ot)corll than 3.5 (mnces. the package ill Ifte of cenler of die microwave. 2 Press P()PC()RN. The ovell slarts imllle(tiatelv. Tat) P()PC()RN to select the bag size you are cooking.
Convenience Features The Reheat feature serxings ot _1_ cooked foods. reheats 3 Press r prexiously NOTE: The serving I Press l@[I IEAT, 2 Select Guide below). size may the oven starts. Press nmnber pad 2 or 3. (see Reheat The The serving size for food oven type 6 cannot be changed. starts immediatelx. Reheat Guide FoodType Comments 1 Pasta Cover 2 Meats, casseroles, pizza Cover with lid or _ented ])lastic wrap. 3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plasti(wrat).
The iil l ii _ i i gexerage heats 4 oun(e, ( ) r 12• ounce _lll) box 8 oun(e serxings o'_Cll starts serxing o/lll((!s, heated with the Beverage feature very hot. container Remove the with care. lllay be The in/lllcdi_'ttcl'_. size is _ltltOl//_tti(_tllV 4 of CF_tg'C. Press gE+_)2bL\(;E. The Drhlks feature set |)tit (_HI _it |)(_ changed I)) tat)t)ing gEX)2R,\(;E to sclc(t 8 or 1 _ Otlll(CS.
Convenience Features The I)eli'ost tbature Auto!Time gives you two ways to (tefl:ost Press II"the v, eight of" Iood is stated in pomlds and /i'ozen/oods. DEFROST AUT()!TIME once O[lllCeS, tor Auto DeflTost or twice/or Time De/i'ost. Use Amo Conversion Guide Defi:ost/or and fish. De/i'ost tot lilOSt other Ot!IlCeS lll[lS[ to tenths (.1) of a pound. meat, t)ouhv_ the be converted Use Time Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of apam_d) fi'ozen/i)()(ts.
Other Features Your Model To remind _lll(t ___ you that you ha_e/ood oven May Have in the oven, will display ])('('t _1 lnin[I[(' ) on('(' until you either oven door the "END" open the or press CI EAR! () FF. P]7('ss to (_nt(']" th(' day or to check day while I Press till/(' o] the time of microwaving. CI+()CK. 2 E]J,ter time of da',. 3 Press STkRT or CI I)CK.
Other Features Your Model To turn the off, press al)O[l{ May Have (lo(k |hl?ee Delay Start I Press allows you to 1o delta' up to 24 hours. DEI._\Y S'IS\RT. 2 Enter the time want the o_en (Be sure clock 0 ti)r "[k) redisl)lay shows 3 Select clock, an¥ ('ol//])ill_t{]on of Defi'ost or Time 4 Press Auto!Time Cook you The be disl)la_'ed. automatically the correct Delay delmed The I 8.: II. S'D\RT. to start. ttle microwave time of day.
Timer ()n!Off ;_ Hli))/ltt' used |il//('l? operaws as timer al)(t t)(' ()N!()FF. at ally lime, wl/cl) the o%el) 1 Pl:ess TIMER ('_ill evel) NOTE: The is ot)eraling. ()N!()FE glllel" {il//e roll count down. 3 Press TIMER signal, press timer will be lit while TIMER indi(ator tl)e timer is operating. Wallt to ()N!()FF IO starl. When lime will signal. In addition flm(tions, is ut), tile overt "Ib iurn off lhe to starting many S'I)\I_.T!t_\U SE allows _.
Other Features Your Model YOtl May Have lo(k thc lllav To lock or mflock (01111701 l)alle] to l)re'_(}nt ill(} controls, mi(rowaxe CI EAR!OFF/i)r ti'()m being _((idcntall'_ started or used by (hildren. three press M)out seconds. 'When _t/ltOlilaiic t)ro{ec{s the t)_mel is lo(ked, "I ()C" will be dist)l_yed If 1}111/('a[[11;e ti'om too much heat ti'om the (ookto 1) beh)w It +mtomati( it senses rising ally turns too mmh VO/I l/w_e it. on i/ heat. C_111IIO| righi.
P]?ess to |11]?1/the light on or off. slir_l(e Press SLIRFACE once fl)r high, low or tl_ee the light hi. I,IGIIT twice fi)r [JI//es [o [[lrn off. Io.off ']'he smam x, en[ i_tl/relilox, and fl:om surih(e other es _apors cooking. Press _T2NT FAN once high tml speed, low ihn speed til//e tO tHrll ior twice ior or a flfird the {_111 off.
Microwave Arcing Terms Arcing is the llliCrowa_,e (aused b_: • metal term tor sparks or toil touching in the oxen. Arcing is the side oI the o',en. • t_)il thai is l/OI molded to tood edges (/IptlliTI/(!d a(t like alllelll/as). • metal su(h • rc(y(led Covering Coxers Time When After (oxering 30 |)_l(k su(h cook to finish important is not HI1711il/g dishes. IlI(_Htl pie(es.
Care and Cleaning An occasional wiping baking keeps thorough with a solution soda _md _lter the inside of NOTE:Be certain the power is offbefore cleaning any part of this oven. fi'esh.
% Care and Cleaning Bottom Case We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. Clean the of the omside microwave with a su(tsv m_d then ch)th. Rinse Wil)e the window dr',. clean with a dam t) clofll. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a dam 1) ch)th. I)ry thoroughl}.
Light Bulb Replacement J_ _!7¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ _!J_!?? ?__!_ !_!_!!__i_¸_j_ r_i_ !_r_J_!!_? _!_ !_r_!!!!_ _ _ii Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your Hotpoin t supplier. 1 To replace 3 Be sure the bulb(s), tile btflb(s) first disconnect the t)ower at tile main fl_se or circuit replaced breaker the adhesive llm_,el or tmll tile t/lug. ren/oving.
% The Exhaust Charcoal Filter ton some models) Feature The vent t_m has 2 metal r( usable grease Models ])_l(k fillers. that il/[O re(irculaie the air rooH/_llso use a dlar(oal fiher. Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) The metal grease filters by t_)ods on ihe cookiop. prevent OI/ cook[o damaging the using al/d of detergent. aIIlIIIOllia slide or the it to the grease as tilters once should a monih, lleede(t, tab.
If' the model : o_..otbeo/ea.od./t : i.._tbe.p/_oed. O_d_r i ;; PartNol WB2XgSS3 frmn vo,_ Hotpoi, t_,pp/io_. to the is not vented outside, the be recireulated charcoal that helps remove _11 l(t o(tors. 'lk) ten/ore the air will through disposable panel filter or pull charcoal 6-12 at filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored charcoal the plug. Remove 2 grille screws remove the grille.
Before You Call For Service Problem Oven will not start Floor of the oven is warm, even when the oven has not been used fi_se or reset A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Replace Power • Unplug die microwave it back in. surge. circuit breaken oven, dlen plug Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. • Make sm:e the 3-prong plug on the oven is fidlv inserted into wall outlet. The cooktop light is located below the oven • This is normal. floor.
I.'l • Steam li'()l/l or vapor arOtllld escaping tile (lo01". • I,ight reflection around door or ottter case. • TV-radio might be noticed change oven light and in tile blower sound at power other than high. • Dull thumping while oven levels sound is operating. while tile lI/ic17owilve. Similar to tile interfi:rence /ISillg caused • [)imming illterlhrence bx other appliances, indicate small it does not a problem with tile microw_ve.
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