39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 1 RVM1435, 950 Watts RVM1635, 1000 Watts Counter Saver Plus Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Special Notes About Microwaving 2 2 6 Operating Instructions 11 Features of Your Microwave The Controls on Your Microwave Time Features Convenience Features Other Features 11 12 15 21 25 Helpful Information 30 Microwave Terms Care and Cleaning 30 31 If Something Goes Wrong Before
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
9-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 3 Welcome Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our consumer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your microwave. That’s important, because your new microwave will be part of your family for a long time.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on page 2.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 5 • Do not store this appliance outdoors. • To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: • Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations. — Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking. • Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 7 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 the liquid.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVESAFE 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 microwavesafe dish.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 9 • Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwavesafe 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.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Ensure proper ground exists before use. WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. 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.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 11 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 1 Door Latches. 6 Grease Filter. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. 7 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. 3 Touch Control Panel. 8 Convenience Guide.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 12 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. 12 Enter Amount of cooking time. Amount of defrosting time. Starts immediately! Power level 1–10.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 13 GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 14 Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels 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. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% 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.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 15 Time Features Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (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 to resume cooking. 1 Press TIME COOK. Time Cook II Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here’s how to do it: 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water. 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package 9 to 11 min. 6 to 8 min. (frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 17 Vegetable Amount Time Comments 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. per ear 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 5 to 6 min. 3 to 4 min. per ear In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time. 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 18 Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Power level 3 is automatically set, but you may change this for more flexibility. You may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after entering the time. However, they will need more frequent attention than usual. 1 Press TIME DEFROST. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 19 Defrosting Guide Food Time Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 1 min. 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min. 5 to 7 min. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 to 2 (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork Steaks, chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 20 Operating Instructions Time Features Minute Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Minute Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 21 Convenience Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately. Tap POPCORN to select the bag size you are cooking.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 22 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Reheat The Reheat feature reheats servings of many previously cooked foods. 1 Press REHEAT. 2 Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). The oven starts immediately. 3 Press 2 or 3 to change the serving size. NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after the oven starts. Press number pad 2 or 3. The serving size for food type 6 cannot be changed.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:15 PM Page 23 Beverage The Beverage feature heats 4 ounce, 8 ounce or 12 ounce servings of any beverage. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. Press BEVERAGE. The oven starts immediately. The serving size is automatically set at 4 ounces, but can be changed by tapping BEVERAGE to select 8 or 12 ounces.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 24 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Auto Defrost Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds. There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven. Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound. Weight of Food in Ounces 1–2 Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound) .
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 25 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.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 26 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Display On/Off To turn the clock display off, press and hold 0 for about three seconds. To redisplay the clock, repeat. Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. 3 Select any combination of Auto or Time Defrost or Time Cook I & II. 1 Press DELAY START. 4 Press START. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 27 Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. To use the timer as a minute timer when the oven is not operating: 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter the time you want to count down. 3 Press TIMER ON/OFF to start. To use the timer while the oven is operating: 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter the time you want to count down. 3 Press START/PAUSE to start. When time is up, the oven will signal.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 28 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. 28 To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, “LOC” will be displayed.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 29 Surface Light Press to turn the surface light on or off. Vent Fan When the microwave oven is off, you may operate the vent fan: 1 Press the Vent Fan pad once for high fan speed. The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking and cools internal parts in the microwave oven. 2 Press the Vent Fan pad a second time for low fan speed. 3 Press the Vent Fan pad a third time to turn the fan off.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 30 Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is 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. Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 31 Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints An occasional thorough 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, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Removable Turntable and Turntable Support How to Clean the Inside Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 32 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside 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 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.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 33 Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your Hotpoint supplier. 1 To replace the bulb, first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 3 Be sure the bulb is cool before removing. After breaking the adhesive seal, remove the bulb by gently turning. 2 Remove the screw from light cover and lower the cover. 4 Replace the bulb.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 34 Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on some models) The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter. The metal filter traps grease released by foods on the cooktop. It also prevents flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the microwave. For this reason, the filter must ALWAYS be in place when the hood is used.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 35 Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB02X11124 from your Hotpoint supplier. If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors. The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6–12 months, depending on hood usage).
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 36 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 37 Things That Are Normal • Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. • Light reflection around door or outer case. • Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high. • Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. • The vent fan operating while the microwave is operating. The vent fan will not go off nor can it be turned off until the microwave is off. • TV-radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 38 Hotpoint Service Numbers We’ll Be There! Hotpoint Website Hotpoint.com Schedule Service Hotpoint.com 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) Real Life Design Studio GEAppliances.com 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322) Extended Warranties www.GEAppliances.com 800.626.
-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 39 Parts and Accessories Hotpoint.com 800.626.2002 Register Your Appliance Hotpoint.com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home. (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.) Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user.
39-40427v06 6/1/04 4:16 PM Page 40 MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. What Is Covered FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
