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Countersaver Plus Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

Model: 

900 Watts

RVM1425

2

28

Helpful Information

Care and Cleaning

29

34

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

34

Hotpoint Service Numbers

38

Warranty 

Back Cover

GE Answer Center ®
800.626.2000

11

Important Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure 

to Excessive Microwave Energy

2

Special Notes About Microwaving

6

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave

11

The Controls on Your Microwave

12

Time Cooking

15

Automatic Cooking

21

Other Features

24

39-40038
164D3370P038

164D3370P038    12-97

Summary of Contents for Countersaver Plus RVM1325

Page 1: ...Hotpoint Service Numbers 38 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 11 Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 6 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking 15 Automatic Cooking 21 Other Features 24 39 40038 164D3370P038 ...

Page 2: ...en door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It 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 ...

Page 3: ... will need it to obtain service under warranty Help us help you 800 626 2000 Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly If you received a damaged oven immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Check the section titl...

Page 4: ... designed for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment 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 Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive...

Page 5: ...cing them in the oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside oven should 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 See door surface cleaning instructions in the ...

Page 6: ...e popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars will 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 resulting in injury Operating the microwave with ...

Page 7: ... if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to you...

Page 8: ...taining nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as 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 micro wave ovens Check the package for proper use ...

Page 9: ...e supervision The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions see Automatic Fan feature Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent 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 ...

Page 10: ... 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 of circuit breaker GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Filler Panel Kits J...

Page 11: ...Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven 4 Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning 5 Touch Control Panel Display 6 Cooktop Lights 7 Grease Filters 8 Glass Cooking Tray 9 Convenience Guide NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the ...

Page 12: ...DEFROST AUTO TIME Press twice Amount of defrosting time POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 MINUTE COOK Starts immediately 12 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 or with the convenience features ...

Page 13: ... twice 3 0 oz Press 3 times 1 75 oz REHEAT Food type 1 6 1 3 servings DEFROST Food weight AUTO TIME Press once 13 DEFROST AUTO TIME POPCORN REHEAT 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 ...

Page 14: ... 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 micro wave 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 Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High 7 Gentle cooking of me...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...casserole place 1 2 cup water 11 4 to 11 2 lbs fresh spears 1 bunch 10 to 13 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 11 4 to 11 2 lbs 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time 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 9 to 11 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 c...

Page 17: ...e 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 10 to 12 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in white 6 to 8 oz each 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 1...

Page 18: ...d 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 micro waved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should ...

Page 19: ...er half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 16 to 20 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 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken whole 18 to 22 min Place wrapped ...

Page 20: ...nutes 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 minute cook 1 6 20 ...

Page 21: ...the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently you can add or subtract 20 30 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds total 30 seconds additional time To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seco...

Page 22: ...anged or added after pressing START Press number pad 2 or 3 Reheat 3 2 k 1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Meats casseroles pizza 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 Plate of leftovers Cover with v...

Page 23: ...N signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm 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 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 Enter Food Food in Weight Ounces tenths of a poun...

Page 24: ...ep once a 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 Select AM or PM 4 Press START or CLOCK Clock 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 minute cook 1 6 display on off CLOCK AM PM START ...

Page 25: ...ows 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 Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day 3 Select AM or PM 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto Time or Time Cook I II 5 Press START The Delay Start time will be displayed plus DS The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The time of day may ...

Page 26: ...DER to turn it off The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER NOTE The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set To clear the Reminder before it occurs press REMINDER then 0 The REM indicator will no longer be lit Reminder Timer On Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time even when the oven is operating 1 Press TIMER ON OFF 2 Enter time you want ...

Page 27: ... locked an L will be displayed to the extreme right Child Lock Out An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it It automatically turns on if it senses too much heat If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool It may stay on for 30 minutes or more af...

Page 28: ...ielding 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 set Standing time is especially imp...

Page 29: ...aper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave 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...

Page 30: ...l they can damage it Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the micro wave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often Use a solution of warm water and detergent Do not use cleaners containing ammonia o...

Page 31: ...36 from your Hotpoint supplier Tubular 40 watt bulbs 40T6 1 2 2 available in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements Cooktop Light 1 To replace the oven light first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug 2 Remove the top grille by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place 3 Next remove the screw located above the door near the...

Page 32: ...on the filters must ALWAYS be in place when the hood is used The grease filters should be cleaned once a month or as needed Reusable Grease Filters To remove slide it to the rear using the tab Pull it 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 be used...

Page 33: ... on some models To remove the charcoal filter disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that hold it in place Slide the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille To install a new filter remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new f...

Page 34: ... plug on the into wall outlet oven is fully inserted into wall outlet The cooktop light is This is normal 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 Press and hold CLEAR OFF for locked about 3 seconds to unlock the control If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service You have tried to start Start over and ente...

Page 35: ...ile oven is operating 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 circuit move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the TV radio antenna Things That Are Normal ...

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Page 38: ...r appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit In Home Repair Service 800 626 2000 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility For Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2224 With a service contract GE Consumer Service will still be there ...

Page 39: ...oper servicing may cause unsafe operation Parts and Accessories If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help First contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park...

Page 40: ... purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Owner s Manual If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an in...

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