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Hotpoint REM4H, Use And Care Manual

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Questions?

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

OVEN WILL 

. A fuse 

in your home maybe blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset

COME ON

circuit breaker.

● 

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

● 

Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into 

 receptacle.

CONTROL PANEL

● 

Door not securely closed.

LIGHTED, YET OVEN
WILL 

 START

● 

START must be touched after entering cooking selection.

. Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to cancel it.

● 

Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK 1 &2.

. CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch START.

FOODS ARE EITHER

● 

Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount

OVERCOOKED OR

of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK 1 & 2 and additional cooking time for completion.

UNDERCOOKED

● 

Incorrect power level entered. Check cooking guide for recommended power level,

or changing levels during cooking if necessary.

 Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.

Check cooking guide or recipe for instructions.

● 

 many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when cooking

more than one food item. Check cooking guide time recommendations.

All these things are 

 with your microwave oven:

● 

Steam or vapor escaping from

 Dull thumping sound while

around the door.

oven is operating.

● 

Light reflection around door or

● 

Some TV-Radio interference

outer 

 be noticed while using your

● 

Dimming oven light and change

 oven. It’s 

 the

in blower sound may occur while

interference caused by other 

operating at 

 levels other

appliances and does not indicate a

than high.

problem with your oven.

If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service

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Summary of Contents for REM4H

Page 1: ...em Solver 28 Cooking 7 Program Cooking 6 Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Repair Service 31 Cooking Guide 16 25 Safety Instructions 3 4 Defrosting 8 Warranty Back Cover Defrosting Guide 12 13 Delayed Cooking 9 Extension Cords 27 Features 5 Grounding Instructions 27 Heating or Reheating Guide 10 11 Use and Care Coohng Guide Counter Saver 3 model REM4H The electric output of this microwave oven is 500 wa...

Page 2: ...e oven Save time and money Before you request service check the Problem Solver on page 28 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Optional Accessories available at extra cost from your Hotpoint supplier 26 Installation Kit converts this oven to a built in wall oven 4 AO Inshllation Kit allows this oven to be mounted under a cabinet All these things are norml with ...

Page 3: ...ll or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Hation instructions Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inchm or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the apptiance in normal usage If used on countertop Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not use outdoors Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep power cord a...

Page 4: ...astic cookware designed for microwave cooking are very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe 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 For these reasons 1 Use microwave safe plastics ody and use ...

Page 5: ...oven is operating unsatisfactory without the tray in place The tray may be removed 3 Door Screen Metal screen 6 Model and Serial Numbers for cleaning permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven 7 Mode Stirrer Cover Protects 9 Touch Control Rnel and the microwave energy distributing Display See next page for system Do not remove this cover instructions You will damage the ove...

Page 6: ... day or check time of day while microwaving To set clock first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day For example if time is 1 30 touch number pads 1 3 and O and 1 30 will appear in display Touch START pad To reset or change time simply repeat above process 7 POWER LEVEL Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 HIGH for cooki...

Page 7: ...s flashing Step 3 Select your cooking time For example touch 2 1 and 5 for two minutes and b seconds Display shows 2 15 and POWER 10 COOK TIME flashes Step 4 Touch TIME COOK 1 2 Step 5 Set your cooking time How to Chmge fiwer hvel After setting cooking time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level tep 6 Touch START Step 7 COOK TIME the selected power level and the first ...

Page 8: ... microwaved Be sure to remove any foil covers Keep metal trays at least 1 away from cavity walls Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 High Q Can I defrost small items in a hurry A Yes but they will need more frequent attention than usual Raise the power level af...

Page 9: ...defrosting time 15 00 appears on display Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level Step 5 Touch 1 0 0 and O to hold for ten minutes 10 00 appears on display and TIME flashes Step 7 Touch 2 5 0 and O for twenty five minutes of cooking time COOK TIME flashes and 25 00 and POWER 10 appear on display Step8 Touch STA ...

Page 10: ...w macaroni 3 to 4 servings HIGH 10 and cheese etc 1 can 16 oz HIGH 10 1 cup serving Thinly sliced roasted meat 1 to 2 servings HIGH 10 Rare beef roast minimum time Medium rare 3 to 4 servings HIGH 10 maximum time 3 to 4 oz serving Well done beef pork ham poultry etc I to 2 servings HIGH 10 3 to 4 servings HIGH 10 Steaks chops ribs other meat pieces I to 2 servings Rare beef steak HIGH 10 3 to 4 se...

Page 11: ...H 10 1 02 1 cup HIGH 10 2 to 3 Meat or main dish chunky type giblet gravy 1 2 cup HIGH 10 2 to 3 spaghetti sauce etc 1 cup HIGH 10 4 to 5 I can 16 oz HIGH 10 5 to 7 Creamy type 1 2 cup HIGH 10 2 to 3 1 cup HIGH 10 4 to 5 Bakery FOOdS Do not cover Cake coffcc cake doughnuts sweet rolls 1 piece nut or fruit bread 2 pieces 4 pieces 9 in cake or 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins 1 2 4 6 to 8 ...

Page 12: ...h half of time Set aside After second half of time break up remaining block microwave I to 3 minutes more or let it stand 10 minutes Place unwrapped meat on trivet in cooking dish in oven After half of time turn roast over and shield ends Defrost fc r second half of time Let snrrd for 30 minutes Place unwrapped meat on trivet in cooking dish in oven After half of time turn roast over and shield en...

Page 13: ...s 1 to 2 6t09 oz Whole Iobsteror crab 1 k lb 4 to 6 4 to 6 2 to4 none 4 to 6 none 6to 7 3 to4 Place in cooking dish with darker side up Turn over after first half of time Breads Cakes Power Level W DEF 3 Bread or buns 1 lb Heat serve rolls 8 oz pkg Coffee cake 11 to 14 02 Coffee ring 10 oz pkg Sweet rolls 8 to 12 02 Doughnuts 1 to4 Doughnuts glazed 1 box of8 to 12 French Toast 2 slices Cake froste...

Page 14: ... ice and defrost 2 M minutes longer To Cook Stir after 2 minutes then every minute until desired firmness To Defrost Place in pie plate Stir twice To Cook Divide between 3 or 4 buttered custard cups 6 to 7 oz Rearrange after 6 minutes Souffles are done when center is almost set Remove paper tray from carton turn back clear film to expose potatoes Crab shrimp or lobster newburg 6 Y2 oz Fish chips 5...

Page 15: ... to 6 02 Frozen main dish 12 oz pkg Frozen fried chicken 2 pieces l lb 4 to 6 pieces Sauces Gravies Canned Microwave Lid or HIGH 10 5 to 6 min Stir after half of time 10 to 16 oz safe dish plastic wrap V etibles Frozen breaded 7 to 8 oz Microwave safe dish Microwave safe dish Microwave safe dish No No Lid or plastic wrap HIGH 10 5 to 8 min Place on microwave trivet or dish Rearrange after half of ...

Page 16: ...l to prevent overcooking last 15 minutes Roas Pot roasts Up to 3 lbs Tender roasts rib high quality rump sirloin tip Up to 3 fbs Veal shoulder boneless Up to 3 lbs Lamb bone in shank half 3 lbs Boneless Up tO 3 bs 2 qt casserole Lid or HIGH 10 13 min 8 in square Wax paper dish and trivet 8 in square Wax paper dish and trivet or 8 in plastic wrap then square dish LOW 2 30 to 35 min lb 8 in square W...

Page 17: ...ce m trivet Shank or butt half fUlly c okcd up to 3 lhs 8 in square dish Shield edge of ham with l in wide strip of toil Add 1 4 cup water and cnvcr Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before carving Ham loaf 6 cup ring mold 20 to 25 min Let stand 5 minutes before serving If a glaze is desired spoon pineapple or apricot preserves over cooked ham loaf a fcw minutes before serving HaITI slices steaks up to 3 ...

Page 18: ...t side up in dish on bed of per lb stuffing if desired rkey Breast 8 in square dish Wax paper MED HI 8 17 to 20 min Rotate 1 2 turn after half of time Brush with 3 to 4 lbs on trivet per lb butter and browning sauce Let stand 10 minutes 1 Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork Center may still be 2 Cook fish with or without sauce A tight cover steams fish or use slightly translucent but wi...

Page 19: ...ve 1 2 to 1 minute until cheese is slightly melted Combine and microwave filling stirring every 2 minutes Pour filling into precooked shell Microwave quiche additional time shown at left Cheese Fondue Microwave safe Cover or HIGH 10 To heat wine Use 1 cup wine and 3 tablespoons flour per 2 qt dish plastic wrap 5 min pound of shredded cheese Add cheese flour MED HI 8 5 to 7 min and seasonings to ho...

Page 20: ...ss vegetables for casserole freezing Yes No Ycs Yes 15 to 22 min 18 to 22 min HIGH 10 7 to 12 min 10 to 16 min HIGH 10 4 to 6 min 8 to 11 min 12 to 16 min 16 to 22 min HIGH 10 14 to 16 min HIGH 10 4 to 8 min Cut in pieces or halves No additional water needed Prick skin before cooking Let stand 5 minutes before serving To stir fry one type of vegetable substitute I tablespoon of oil for water Blanc...

Page 21: ... serving use l quart casserole Additional servings 2 Start with hottest tap water to shorten cooking time will require larger container Food Contiiner Cover Power hvel me Commenti Oatmeal quick I qt casserole No HIGH 10 3 to 3 A min Mix cereal salt and hottest tap water before 1 serving or bowl microwaving Stir before serving For 6 servings use 3 qt casserole Note To microwave single serving packe...

Page 22: ...utes Let stand 20 minutes before inverting to COOI Rotate 1 4 turn after 6 minutes Let stand on heat proof counter or wooden board to cool 15 minutes Rotate 1 4 turn every 4 minutes When done toothpick stuck in cake comes out clean Invert cake onto plate let dish stand over cake a few minutes When cooking several cupcakes you may notice some will be done before others If so remove cupcakes as they...

Page 23: ...olks and chicken livers to prevent bursting Rotating Occasionally repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook evenly To rotate 1 2 turn turn the dish until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the front To rotate 1 4 turn turn the dish until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the side Effects of Food Characteristics on Microwaving Density of Food In both conventional...

Page 24: ...ter cooking If an ingredient takes longer to microwave than others substitute one which is precooked or quick cooking as we have done in the following example If the food is suitable for microwaving refer to a similar recipe for cooking techniques power level timing and possible changes in ingredients Conventional Spanish Rice COOKING TIME 45 to 50 min total 2 P 4 yd well Cover and cook over mediu...

Page 25: ...oking Bags Boil in bags Storage Bags Specialty Glass Ceramic and Porcelain such as El Camino F B Rogers Heller Marsh Industries Pfaltzgraff Shafford Paperboard Trays used for frozen entrees and dinners Plastic Trays and Plates used for frozen entrees and dinners Avoid Use only foil trays 3 4 in or less Foil or metal will reflect microwaves thus preventing even heating Arcing can occur if foil is c...

Page 26: ...efully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The tray can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the cooking tray in place Special note when using Brown N Sear Dish If grease is present high heat generated on bottom of a Brown N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami ...

Page 27: ...Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not cut or remove th thhd round ground the appliance unless the prong from the power cord cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qual ificd electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting ...

Page 28: ...al cooking time for completion UNDERCOOKED Incorrect power level entered Check cooking guide for recommended power level or changing levels during cooking if necessary Q Dish was not rotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions Check cooking guide or recipe for instructions Tw many dishes in oven at same time Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food ite...

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Page 31: ... further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 No...

Page 32: ...rectory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Improperinstailation Failure of the product if it is used If you have an installation problem for other than its intended purpose c Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product contact your dealer or installer or used commercially You are responsibl...

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