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    IgO0 Watts Model: RVM1625 Countersaver Plus Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Special/Votes About Microwaving 2 6 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave I2 Time Cooking 15 Convenience Features 21 Other Feature[...]

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    RFAD ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING[...]

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    Welcome to the Hotpoint family. We’re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. You’II see it in this easy-to-use manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our consumer sendce department. Best of all, you’ll experience these x.alues each time you use your microwave. That’s important, because your new mi[...]

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    BF_,AD ALL SALTY INFORMATION BEFOt USING ¯ Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 2. ¯ This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outer. See Grounding Instructions section on page 10. ¯ Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ¯ Install or loc[...]

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    ¯ Do not store this appliance outdoors. 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 fl’om heated surfaces. ¯ Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. ¯ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: -- Do not overcook food. Carefully a[...]

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    SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICRO WAVING 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 gold- rimmed dishes, in the microwave. ¯ Req’cled paper towels containing small me[...]

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    SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to he 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 presenL THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED O[...]

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    SPECIAL NO TES AB 0 UT MICR 0 WAV1NG 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 cookwaa-e is labeled "suitable for microwaving.&[...]

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    ¯ 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. Plastic cookware--Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very us[...]

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    GRO UNDLVG 1NSTRUCTIONS/OI IONAL K17S WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result tn 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 proxSding an escape wire for the elecnJc current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a[...]

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    Features of Your Microwave (Throughou, t this manual, fe, at,ure.~" and appearazu:e may vary from ymtr mendeL) Door Handle. Pull to open the door. The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate. Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Touch Contro[...]

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    The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Thwughout this manua~ fi, atu~s and appearance ~zay vary from your modal.) microwave by time or with the convenience features. A Time Features T~me Cooking Amount of cooking time. Amount of de£rosting time. Starts immediately! rower ~evet 1-!0. 12[...]

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    A Convenience Features iii~OPl~ORNiiiii:ii Starts immediately! more/less time [~.Pi’~ ~iC~!.+iii 3.0 oz. :R HEA’[’ii::,i!’.!:i!i~! Food type 1-6 1-3 servings ~:::I]I:FROST;::~;:::~::~ Food weight 13[...]

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    14 Vm~able 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[...]

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    Time Features time Cook I Allows you to microwm’e 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. Time Cook fl Lets you change power levels automatically [...]

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    Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. ~i" i~!i!!i~il ’,~, i: ~ ~~) i: i,iU ’~ != :’." ’~!::~ ,: : i 7:: ~’51 " , Iteeetable ......... Amount’ ~+~:~. ~,~ ~7~me:~ ....... Comments lb. lO-oz, package lb. bunch (]V~ to 1~ Ibs.) (1~ to lh lbs.) lO-oz, pac~ge medium head [...]

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    l~oz. package 1 to 5 ears ear to 6 ears lO-oz, package lO-oz, package potatoes 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 rain. 3 to 4 min. per ear 5 to 6 rain. 3 to 4 rain. per ear 5 to 7 min. 9 to 12 min. 5 to 7 rain. 9 to 12 min. 3 to 4 rain. 5 to 7 rain. 5 to 7 rain. 5 to 7 min. 8 to 11 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking [...]

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    Time Features select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. 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. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about haft; powe[...]

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    Defrosting Guide 3 to 5 min. 5 to 7 min. 12 to 16 min. per lb. 17 to 21 min per lb. 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, ff necessary, to complete d[...]

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    Time Features This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6minutes. Press one of the Minute Cook pads (from I 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 cart be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1-10.[...]

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    Convenience Features How to Use the Popcorn Feature Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 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. How to Adiust the Popcorn P[...]

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    Convenience Features The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods. " I Press REHEAT. 2 Select food type 1--6 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings. Press START. NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after pressing START Press number pad 2 or 3. Reheat Guide Cover[...]

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    The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats,[...]

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    Other Features To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display "FOOD IS READY" and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFE Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press CLOCK. Enter time of day. Select AM/PM. Press START or CLOCK. The scroll speed [...]

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    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. ! Press DELAY START. £ Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select AM or PM. Select any combinatio[...]

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    Other Features In addition to starting many functions, i :::i START/PAUSE allows you START to stop cooking without opening the door or ¯ clearing the display. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at rely time, even when the oven is operating. The Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours latch 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Ente[...]

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    The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. Press XrENT FAN once for high fan speed, twice for low fan speed or a third time to turn the fan off. An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it. It automatically turns on at low speed if it senses too much heat. /.fyou have tu[...]

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    Microwave Terms 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. Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting[...]

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    Care and Cleaning 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 Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy clot[...]

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    Care and Cleaning 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 scra[...]

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    Light Bulb Replacement To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or drcuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Remove the screw at the front of the light cover and lower the cover. Be sure the bulb(s) to be replaced are cool before removing. After breaking the adhesive seal, remove the bulb by gently mining. Replace the screw.[...]

  • Page 32

    The Exhaust Feature The vent fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters. Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter. The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. They also prevent flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the microwave. For this reason, the filters must ALWAYS be in [...]

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    If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recircttlated 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 nsage). To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at the main fuse or ci[...]

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    Before You Call For Service ~k fuse in your home ¯ Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power Plug not htlly inserted into wall outlet. The cooktop fight is located below the oven floor. When the light is on, the heat it produces may make the oven floor get warm. The control has been locked. You have [...]

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    ¯ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. ¯ Light reflection around door or outer case. ¯ Dimming oven light and chmage in the blower sound at power levels other than high. ¯ Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. ¯ TV-radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other small a[...]

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    www.Hotpoint.com 800.626.~002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home. (VISA, MasterGard and Discover cards are accepted.) Order on-line today, 94 hours every day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business houa~. Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to[...]

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    Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed lo obtaiu service under warranty. FULL ONE-YEA~ WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in ),our home to repair or replace arty part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing d[...]