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Over the Range Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

2

29

Helpful Information

Microwave Terms

29

Care and Cleaning

30

35

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

35

Hotpoint Service Numbers

37

Warranty Back 

Cover

10

Important Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure 

to Excessive Microwave Energy

2

Special Notes About Microwaving

5

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave

10

The Controls on Your Microwave

11

Time Features

14

Convenience Features

20

Other Features

24

Hotpoint.com

RVM1535

DE68-62382F
39-40541-1

10-08 JR

For a Spanish version of this manual,
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Para consultar una versión en español 
de este manual de instrucciones, visite
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Summary of Contents for RVM1535

Page 1: ...g 5 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 Time Features 14 Convenience Features 20 Other Features 24 Hotpoint com RVM1535 DE68 62382F 39 40541 1 10 08 JR For a Spanish version of this manual visit our Website at Hotpoint com Para consultar una versión en español de este manual de instrucciones visite nuestro sitio de internet Hotpoint com Write the ...

Page 2: ...t is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seal...

Page 3: ...pment 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 If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord from General Electric Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Use this appliance only for its intended use as described...

Page 4: ...nside 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 Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion If food is under cooked after the first countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time See door surface cleaning instructions in t...

Page 5: ...ave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens Some products 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 in a microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resu...

Page 6: ...e all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk The container may feel cooler than the milk really is Always test the milk 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 caus...

Page 7: ...s 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 is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used...

Page 8: ...fan is in use Clean the underside of the microwave often Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid a cookie sheet or a flat tray Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye bas...

Page 9: ...ut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance Do not use an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping...

Page 10: ...al Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven 4 Touch Control Panel 5 Cooktop Light 6 Grease Filter 7 Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning 8 Convenience Guide NOTE The rating plate and oven vent are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven The interior light is ...

Page 11: ...ount of defrosting time MINUTE COOK Press 1 6 Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model 1 You can microwave by time temperature or with the convenience features ...

Page 12: ...ving size BEVERAGE Starts immediately serving size REHEAT See Reheat Guide serving size AUTO DEFROST Food weight 2 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 12 Quick Start ...

Page 13: ...e microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example 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 How to Change the Power Level The power level may be entered or ch...

Page 14: ...ess TIME COOK 2 Enter the first cook time 3 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 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 LEVEL Select a power level 1 10 7 Press START At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook II counts down 1 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter cooking ti...

Page 15: ...2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water 11 4 to 11 2 lbs fresh spears 1 bunch 9 to 13 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 11 4 to 11 2 lbs 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 8 to 11 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup about 2 lbs water wedges...

Page 16: ...ckage 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place white 6 to 8 oz each in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time fresh whole 1 6 to 8 oz 3 to 4 min Pierce with cooking fork Place in sweet or white center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes Spinach fresh 10 to 16 oz 5 to 7 min In 2 qt casserol...

Page 17: ... 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 microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily such as milk eg...

Page 18: ...ld warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 15 to 19 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs and turn over after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken whole 17 to 21 min Place wrapped chicken in dish After half 2...

Page 19: ...y to set 30 seconds of cooking time Add 30 Seconds 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 Minute Cook ...

Page 20: ...de a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently you can add or subtract 20 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time Popc...

Page 21: ...ber pad 2 or 3 The serving size for food type 7 cannot be changed Reheat 1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Meats and casseroles Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Beverages 8 10 oz Works best with wide mouth mug do not cover 5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 6 Pizza slices Do not cover 7 Plate...

Page 22: ... or 12 ounce servings of any beverage 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 Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot Remove the container with care Beverage ...

Page 23: ...arm areas with small pieces of foil After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes 1 Press AUTO DEFROST 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right enter food weight For example press pads 1 and 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces 3 Press START Time Defrost is explained in the Time Features section Conversion Guide If the weight of...

Page 24: ...minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Cooking Complete Reminder 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 Clock Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have 24 ...

Page 25: ...ing up to 24 hours 1 Press DELAY START 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day 3 Select any combination of Auto or Time Defrost or Time Cook I II 4 Press START The Delay Start time will be displayed The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK Delay Start ...

Page 26: ...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 NOTE The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is operating To use the timer while the oven is operating 1 Press TIMER ON OFF 2 Enter the time you want to count down 3 Wait 5 seconds The timer will start counting down automatically When time is up the oven will signal To tur...

Page 27: ...anel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children 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 Child Lock Out ...

Page 28: ...ve oven is on you may also 1 Press the Vent Fan pad once for high fan speed 2 Press the Vent Fan pad a second time for low fan speed 3 Press the Vent Fan pad a third time to set the fan to turn off automatically after the microwave goes off If the vent fan is still operating after the microwave goes off press the Vent Fan pad until it turns off NOTE The vent fan cannot be turned off while the micr...

Page 29: ...per allows excess steam to escape Shielding 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 Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to...

Page 30: ... your microwave Shelf if included Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher Do not clean in a self cleaning oven 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 tur...

Page 31: ...se appliance wax polish bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel finishes CleanSteel Metallic or Graphite Use a clean soft light and lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly Do not use appliance wax polish bleach or products containing any chemical agent on the CleanSteel Graphite or Metallic surfaces Plastic Color Panels Use a clean soft lightly dampened cloth then dry thorough...

Page 32: ...panel or pull the plug 2 Remove the front grille by backing out the 3 screws along the top Slide the grille to the left then pull straight out 3 Remove the charcoal filter if present Reach into the opening just right of center The light bulb is located beneath a light compartment cover Press and hold the center snap while lifting the tab on the left corner Remove the cover Remove the bulb by turni...

Page 33: ...ust ALWAYS be in place when the hood is used The grease filter should be cleaned once a month or as needed Reusable Grease Filter To remove grasp the loop and slide the filter to the left side Pull the filter down and out To clean the grease filter soak it and then swish it around in hot water and detergent Don t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light brushing can...

Page 34: ...charcoal filter disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove the front grille by backing out the 3 screws along the top Slide the grille to the left then pull straight out Slide the filter toward the front of the oven and remove it To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 3 grille screws at the top of the oven To install a new filter remove plastic and other outer wra...

Page 35: ...make the oven floor get warm The control has been Press and hold CLEAR OFF for locked about 3 seconds to unlock the control The vent fan The vent fan cannot be turned off automatically turns on while the microwave is operating to cool internal parts This is normal Wait for the microwave while the microwave to turn off and the fan will either go is on off automatically or you will need to turn it o...

Page 36: ... 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 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 ...

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Page 38: ...by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Parts and Accessories Register Your Appliance Hotpoint com Register your new appliance on line at your convenience Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty s...

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Page 40: ... misused for example cavity arcing from wire rack or metal foil or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage caused after delivery This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purcha...

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