Hotpoint Microwave Oven JES636 User Manual

700 Watts  
Model:  
JES636  
Microwave Oven  
Owner’s Manual  
Important Safety Information  
2
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure  
to Excessive Microwave Energy  
Special Notes About Microwaving  
Grounding Instructions  
3
6
9
Operating Instructions  
11  
Features of Your Microwave  
The Controls on Your Microwave  
Time Cooking Features  
11  
12  
15  
20  
24  
Convenience Cooking Features  
Other Features  
Helpful Information  
25  
28  
Microwave Terms  
Care and Cleaning  
25  
26  
If Something Goes Wrong  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Hotpoint Service Numbers  
28  
30  
Warranty  
Back Cover  
Hotpoint.com  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
READ ALL SAFETY  
INFORMATION BEFORE USING  
FOR YOUR  
SAFETY  
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.  
PRECAUTIONS  
TO AVOID  
Do Not Attempt  
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:  
to operate this oven  
with the door open  
since open-door  
operation can result  
in harmful exposure  
to microwave energy.  
It is important not to  
defeat or tamper with  
the safety interlocks.  
POSSIBLE  
EXPOSURE  
TO EXCESSIVE  
MICROWAVE  
ENERGY  
1 door (bent),  
2 hinges and latches  
(broken or loosened),  
3 door seals and sealing  
surfaces.  
Do Not Place any object  
between the oven front  
face and the door or  
allow soil or cleaner  
residue to accumulate  
on sealing surfaces.  
The Oven Should Not  
be adjusted or repaired  
by anyone except  
properly qualified  
service personnel.  
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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  
Install or locate this  
appliance only in  
accordance with the  
provided Installation  
Instructions.  
Do not operate any  
heating or cooking  
appliance beneath  
this microwave.  
This microwave oven is  
not approved or tested  
for marine use.  
Use this appliance only  
for its intended use as  
described in this guide.  
Do not use corrosive  
chemicals or vapors in  
this appliance. This  
microwave oven is  
specifically designed to  
heat, dry or cook food,  
and is not intended  
for laboratory or  
Read and follow the  
specific “Precautions to  
Avoid Possible Exposure  
to Excessive Microwave  
Energy” on page 3.  
Be certain to place the  
front surface of the door  
three inches or more  
back from the countertop  
edge to avoid accidental  
tipping of the appliance  
in normal usage.  
This appliance must be  
grounded. Connect only  
to properly grounded  
outlet. See Grounding  
Instructions section on  
page 9.  
Do not mount the  
microwave oven over  
or near any portion of  
a heating or cooking  
appliance.  
industrial use.  
Do not mount this  
appliance over a sink.  
Do not store anything  
directly on top of the  
microwave oven surface  
when the oven is in  
operation.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
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.  
To reduce the risk of fire  
in the oven cavity:  
See door surface  
cleaning instructions in  
the Care and Cleaning  
section(s) of this guide.  
— Do not overcook food.  
Carefully attend  
appliance when paper,  
plastic or other  
GE does not support  
any servicing of the  
Do not cover or block  
any openings on the  
appliance.  
combustible materials  
are placed inside the  
oven while cooking.  
microwave. We strongly  
recommend that you do  
not attempt to service  
the microwave yourself.  
Do not store this  
appliance outdoors.  
— Remove wire twist-ties  
and metal handles  
from paper or plastic  
containers before  
placing them in the  
oven.  
As with any appliance,  
close supervision is  
necessary when used  
by children.  
Do not use this product  
near water---for example,  
in a wet basement, near  
a swimming pool, near  
a sink or in similar  
— Do not use the oven  
for storage purposes.  
Do not leave paper  
products, cooking  
locations.  
Keep power cord away  
from heated surfaces.  
utensils or food in the  
oven when not in use.  
Do not immerse power  
cord or plug in water.  
— If materials inside 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 let power cord  
hang over edge of table  
or counter.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING  
ARCING  
Arcing is the microwave  
term for sparks in the  
oven. Arcing is caused by:  
Metal, such as twist-ties,  
poultry pins, or gold-  
rimmed dishes, in  
If you see arcing, press  
the STOP/CLEAR pad  
and correct the problem.  
the microwave.  
Metal or foil touching  
the side of the oven.  
Recycled paper towels  
containing small metal  
pieces being used in  
the microwave.  
Foil not molded to food  
(upturned edges act like  
antennas).  
FOODS  
Do not pop popcorn in  
your microwave oven  
unless in a special  
Operating the microwave  
with no food inside for  
more than a minute or  
two may cause damage to  
the oven and could start a  
fire. It increases the heat  
around the magnetron  
and can shorten the life  
of the oven.  
microwave 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.  
Foods with unbroken  
outer “skin” such as  
potatoes, hot dogs,  
sausages, tomatoes,  
apples, chicken livers  
and other giblets, and  
egg yolks should be  
pierced to allow steam  
to escape during  
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.  
cooking.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
Avoid heating baby food  
in glass jars, even with  
the lid off. Make sure all  
infant food is thoroughly  
cooked. Stir food to  
distribute the heat evenly.  
Be careful to prevent  
scalding when warming  
formula. The container  
may feel cooler than the  
formula really is. Always  
test the formula before  
feeding the baby.  
Do not overcook  
SAFETY FACT  
potatoes. They could  
dehydrate and catch  
fire, causing damage  
to your oven.  
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  
Cook meat and poultry  
thoroughly---meat to  
at least an INTERNAL  
temperature of 160°F  
and poultry to at least an  
INTERNAL temperature  
of 180°F. Cooking to these  
temperatures usually  
protects against foodborne  
illness.  
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS  
Don’t defrost frozen  
beverages in narrow-  
necked bottles (especially  
carbonated beverages).  
Even if the container is  
opened, pressure can  
build up. This can cause  
the container to burst,  
possibly resulting in  
injury.  
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.  
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.  
— Stir the liquid both  
before and halfway  
through heating it.  
— Do not use straight-sided  
containers with narrow  
necks.  
— After heating, allow the  
container to stand in  
the microwave oven for  
a short time before  
removing the container.  
— Use extreme care when  
inserting a spoon or  
other utensil into the  
container.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING  
MICROWAVE-  
SAFE  
COOKWARE  
Make sure all cookware  
used in your microwave  
oven is suitable for  
If the dish remains cool  
and only the water in the  
cup heats, then the dish  
is microwave-safe.  
Paper towels, waxed  
paper and plastic wrap  
can be used to cover  
dishes in order to retain  
moisture and prevent  
spattering. Be sure to  
vent plastic wrap so steam  
can escape.  
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.”  
If you use a meat  
thermometer while  
cooking, make sure  
it is safe for use in  
microwave ovens.  
Cookware may become  
hot because of heat  
transferred from the  
heated food. Pot holders  
may be needed to handle  
the cookware.  
Do not use recycled  
paper products. Recycled  
paper towels, napkins  
and waxed paper can  
contain metal flecks  
which may cause arcing  
or ignite. Paper products  
containing nylon or  
nylon filaments should  
be avoided, as they may  
also ignite.  
“Boilable” cooking  
pouches and tightly  
closed plastic bags should  
be slit, pierced or vented  
as directed by package.  
If they are not, plastic  
could burst during or  
immediately after  
cooking, possibly resulting  
in injury. Also, plastic  
storage containers should  
be at least partially  
uncovered because they  
form a tight seal. When  
cooking with containers  
tightly covered with  
plastic wrap, remove  
covering carefully and  
direct steam away from  
hands and face.  
How to test for a microwave-  
safe dish.  
If you are not sure if a  
dish is microwave-safe,  
use this test: Place in the  
oven both the dish you  
are testing and a glass  
measuring cup filled with  
1 cup of water—set the  
measuring cup either  
in or next to the dish.  
Microwave 1 minute at  
high. If the dish heats,  
it should not be used  
for microwaving.  
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.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
Follow these guidelines:  
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  
Plastic cookware—Plastic  
cookware designed for  
microwave cooking is 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  
1 Use microwave-safe  
plastics only and use  
them in strict compliance  
with the cookware  
manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
2 Do not microwave empty  
containers.  
at least 1away from  
the sides of the oven.  
3 Do not permit children  
to use plastic cookware  
without complete  
overcooking. In longer  
exposures to overcooking,  
the food and cookware  
could ignite.  
supervision.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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.  
This appliance is equipped  
with a power cord having  
a grounding wire with a  
grounding plug. The plug  
must be plugged into an  
outlet that is properly  
If the outlet is a standard  
PREFERRED  
METHOD  
2-prong wall outlet, it is  
your personal responsibility  
and obligation to have it  
replaced with a properly  
grounded 3-prong wall  
outlet.  
Ensure proper ground  
exists before use.  
Do not under any  
circumstances cut or  
remove the third  
(ground) prong from  
the power cord.  
WARNING  
Improper use of the  
grounding plug can result  
in a risk of electric shock.  
For best operation,  
installed and grounded.  
plug this appliance into  
its own electrical outlet to  
prevent flickering of lights,  
blowing of fuse or tripping  
of circuit breaker.  
Consult a qualified electrician  
or service technician if the  
grounding instructions are  
not completely understood,  
or if doubt exists as to  
whether the appliance is  
properly grounded.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
ADAPTER PLUGS  
(Adapter plugs not  
permitted in Canada)  
available at most local  
hardware stores.  
adapter, always hold the  
adapter with one hand. If  
this is not done, the adapter  
ground terminal is very  
likely to break with repeated  
use. Should this happen,  
DO NOT USE the appliance  
until a proper ground has  
again been established.  
Align large  
prongs/slots  
The larger slot in the  
adapter must be aligned  
with the larger slot in the  
wall receptacle to provide  
proper polarity in the  
connection of the power  
cord.  
Ensure proper ground  
and firm connection  
before use.  
TEMPORARY  
METHOD  
Usage situations where  
appliance’s power cord will  
be disconnected infrequently.  
Usage situations where  
appliance’s power cord will  
be disconnected frequently.  
CAUTION: Attaching the  
adapter ground terminal  
to the wall receptacle cover  
screw does not ground the  
appliance unless the cover  
screw is metal, and not  
insulated, and the wall  
Because of potential safety  
hazards under certain  
conditions, we strongly  
recommend against the  
use of an adapter plug.  
However, if you still elect  
to use an adapter, where  
local codes permit,  
a TEMPORARY  
CONNECTION may  
be made to a properly  
grounded two-prong wall  
receptacle by the use of a  
UL listed adapter which is  
Do not use an adapter plug  
in these situations because  
frequent disconnection of  
the power cord places  
undue strain on the adapter  
and leads to eventual failure  
of the adapter ground  
terminal. You should have  
the two-prong wall  
receptacle replaced with a  
three-prong (grounding)  
receptacle by a qualified  
electrician before using  
the appliance.  
receptacle is grounded  
through the house wiring.  
You should have the  
circuit checked by a  
qualified electrician to  
make sure the receptacle  
is properly grounded.  
When disconnecting the  
power cord from the  
EXTENSION  
CORDS  
A short power supply cord is  
provided to reduce the risks  
resulting from becoming  
entangled in or tripping over  
a longer cord.  
If an extension cord is used—  
3 The extension cord  
should be arranged so  
that it will not drape over  
the countertop or tabletop  
where it can be pulled on  
by children or tripped  
over unintentionally.  
1 The marked electrical  
rating of the extension  
cord should be at least as  
great as the electrical  
Extension cords may be used  
if you are careful in using  
them.  
rating of the appliance;  
2 The extension cord must  
be a grounding-type  
3-wire cord and it must  
be plugged into a 3-slot  
outlet;  
If you use an extension cord,  
the interior light may flicker  
and the blower sound may  
vary when the microwave  
oven is on. Cooking times  
may be longer, too.  
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Operating Instructions  
Features of Your Microwave  
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance  
may vary from your model.)  
Features  
1
2
3
4
5
700 Watts  
1 Door Latches.  
5
Removable Turntable.  
Turntable and support  
must be in place when  
using the oven. The  
turntable may be  
2 Window with  
Metal Shield. Screen  
allows cooking to be  
viewed while keeping  
microwaves confined  
in the oven.  
removed for cleaning.  
NOTE: The oven vent(s)  
and oven light are located  
on the inside walls of the  
microwave oven. The  
rating plate is located on  
the back of the oven.  
3 Touch Control Panel  
Display.  
4 Door Latch Release.  
Press latch release  
to open door.  
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Operating Instructions  
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven  
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)  
You can  
microwave by  
time or with the  
convenience  
features.  
1
Time Features  
Press  
Enter  
TIME COOK I and II (Press once or twice)  
Amount of cooking time.  
Amount of defrosting time.  
TIME DEFROST  
POWER  
Power level 1–9  
(automatically set at High).  
CLEAR  
Use this pad to erase any time  
or cooking settings.  
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Operating Instructions  
2
Convenience Features  
Press  
Options  
VEGETABLE  
BAKED POTATO  
PIZZA  
4 to 6-oz. or 8 to 10-oz. servings  
1 to 4, 4 to 6-oz. or 8 to 10-oz. potatoes  
1 slice or whole  
BEVERAGE  
FROZEN DINNER  
REHEAT  
1 to 4, 6 to 8-oz. or 10 to 12-oz. cups  
1 or 2, 7 to 9-oz. or 10 to 12-oz. dinners  
COOK  
Food type, food weight  
Food weight  
DEFROST  
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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.  
Power level High or full  
power is the fastest way to  
cook and gives you 100%  
power. The microwave is  
pre-set at High 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.  
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:  
Power Level Best Uses  
High  
Fish, bacon,  
vegetables,  
boiling liquids.  
Med-High 7 Gentle  
cooking of  
How to Change the  
Power Level  
A high setting will cook  
faster but food may need  
more frequent stirring,  
rotating or turning over.  
Most cooking will be done  
on power level High. A  
lower setting will cook  
more evenly and need less  
stirring or rotating of  
the food.  
meat and  
poultry;  
baking  
casseroles  
and reheating.  
The amount of power  
may be entered or  
changed immediately  
after entering the  
feature time for TIME  
COOK.  
Medium 5  
Slow cooking  
and tenderizing  
such as  
stews and less  
tender cuts  
of meat.  
1 Press TIME COOK.  
2 Enter cooking time.  
3 Press POWER.  
Some foods may have  
Low 2 or 3 Defrosting  
without  
better flavor, texture or  
appearance if one of the  
lower settings is used. Use  
a lower power level when  
cooking foods that have  
a tendency to boil over,  
such as scalloped potatoes.  
4 Select desired power  
level 1 to 9 for 10% to  
90%.  
cooking;  
simmering;  
delicate sauces.  
5 Press START/OFF.  
Warm 1  
Keeping food  
warm without  
overcooking;  
softening  
butter.  
Rest periods (when the  
microwave energy cycles  
off) give time for the food  
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Operating Instructions  
Time Features  
Time Cook  
Time Cook  
5 Enter the second cook  
Allows you to microwave  
time.  
for any time up to 99  
minutes and 99 seconds.  
6 Change the power level  
if you don’t want full  
power. (Press POWER.  
Select a power level 1 to  
9 for 10% to 90%.)  
Power level High is  
automatically set, but  
you may change it for  
more flexibility.  
7 Press START/OFF.  
You may open the door  
during Time Cook to  
check the food. Close  
the door and press  
START/OFF to  
Time Cook I will count  
down first, followed by  
Time Cook II.  
Shortcut to Time Cooking  
Allows you to enter  
resume cooking.  
cooking times up to 99  
minutes and 99 seconds.  
Time Cook I & II  
Lets you program power  
levels for each Time Cook  
setting. Here’s how to  
do it:  
1 Enter cooking time.  
2 Press START/OFF.  
Time Cook allows you  
to program one or two  
different cooking stages.  
NOTE: It is not necessary to  
press TIME COOK. You  
1 Press TIME COOK.  
2 Enter cooking time.  
1 Press TIME COOK.  
2 Enter the first cook time. cannot change power level  
when using this shortcut to  
Time Cooking.  
3 Change power level  
if you don’t want full  
power. (Press POWER.  
Select a desired power  
level 1 to 9 for 10% to  
90%.)  
3 Change the power level  
if you don’t want full  
power. (Press POWER.  
Select a desired power  
level 1 to 9 for 10% to  
90%.)  
4 Press START/OFF.  
4 Press TIME COOK  
again.  
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Operating Instructions  
Cooking Guide for Time Cook  
NOTE: Use power level High unless otherwise noted.  
Vegetable  
Asparagus  
Amount  
Time  
Comments  
(fresh spears) 1 lb.  
7 to 10 min., In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
Med-High (7)  
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole.  
Beans  
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 12 to 17 min. In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons  
water.  
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
Beets  
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch  
18 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
Broccoli  
(fresh cut)  
1 bunch  
7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(114 to 112 lbs.)  
(fresh spears) 1 bunch  
(114 to 112 lbs.)  
10-oz. package 5 to 8 min.  
(frozen,  
In 1-qt. casserole.  
chopped)  
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons  
water.  
Cabbage  
(fresh)  
1 medium head 8 to 13 min. In 112- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup  
(about 2 lbs.)  
water.  
(wedges)  
7 to 14 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup  
water.  
Carrots  
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb.  
6 to 9 min.  
In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(frozen)  
10-oz. package 5 to 8 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons  
water.  
Cauliflower  
(flowerets)  
1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 9 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
(frozen)  
10-oz. package 5 to 8 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons  
water.  
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Operating Instructions  
Cooking Guide for Time Cook  
Vegetable  
Corn  
Amount  
Time  
Comments  
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons  
water.  
Corn on the cob  
(fresh)  
1 to 5 ears  
3 to 5 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn.  
per ear  
If corn is in husk, use no water; if  
corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup  
water. Rearrange after half of time.  
(frozen)  
1 ear  
2 to 6 ears  
5 to 7 min. Place in 2-qt. glass baking dish.  
2 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
per ear  
Rearrange after half of time.  
Mixed  
vegetables  
(frozen)  
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons  
water.  
Peas  
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs.  
9
to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(frozen)  
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons  
water.  
Potatoes  
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes  
11 to 14 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in  
2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir  
after half of time.  
white)  
(6 to 8 oz. each)  
(fresh, whole,  
sweet or white)  
1 (6 to 8 oz.)  
3 to 5 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in  
center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.  
Spinach  
(fresh)  
10 to 16 oz.  
5 to 8 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.  
(frozen,  
chopped  
and leaf)  
10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons  
water.  
Squash  
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced  
and yellow)  
4 to 7 min. In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash  
7 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous  
membranes. In 2-qt. glass baking dish,  
place squash cut-side-down. Turn  
cut-side-up after 4 minutes.  
or butternut)  
(about 1 lb. each)  
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Operating Instructions  
Time Features  
Time Defrost  
Allows you to defrost for  
the length of time you  
select. See the Defrosting  
Guide for suggested times.  
Defrosting Tips  
Foods 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.  
A dull thumping noise may  
be heard during defrosting.  
This sound is normal when  
the oven is not operating  
at High power.  
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.  
1 Press TIME DEFROST.  
2 Enter defrosting time.  
3 Press START/OFF.  
Foods that spoil easily,  
such as milk, eggs, fish,  
stuffings, poultry and  
pork, should not be  
allowed to sit out for  
more than one hour  
after defrosting. Room  
temperature promotes  
the growth of harmful  
bacteria.  
For more even defrosting  
of larger foods, such as  
beef, lamb and veal  
roasts, use Defrost.  
Be sure large meats are  
completely defrosted  
before cooking.  
When defrosted, food  
should be cool but  
softened in all areas. If still  
slightly icy, return to the  
microwave very briefly, or  
let it stand a few minutes.  
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Operating Instructions  
Defrosting Guide  
Food  
Time  
Comments  
Breads, Cakes  
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)  
30 sec.  
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 1 to 2 min.  
Fish and Seafood  
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)  
4 to 5 min.  
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 4 min.  
Place block in casserole. Turn over and  
break up after half the time.  
Fruit  
Plastic pouch—1 to 2  
2 to 3 min.  
(10-oz. package)  
Meat  
Bacon (1 lb.)  
1 to 3 min.  
1 to 3 min.  
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, if  
necessary, to complete defrosting.  
Franks (1 lb.)  
Ground meat (1 lb.)  
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork  
3 to 4 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
per lb.  
Turn meat over after half the time.  
Steaks, chops and cutlets  
3 to 4 min.  
per lb.  
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.  
Turn over after half the time and shield  
warm areas with foil. When finished,  
separate pieces and let stand to complete  
defrosting.  
Poultry  
Chicken, broiler-fryer  
9 to 11 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap  
and turn over after half the time. When  
finished, separate pieces and microwave  
2–4 minutes more, if necessary.  
cut up (212 to 3 lbs.)  
Let stand to finish defrosting.  
Chicken, whole  
10 to 12 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half  
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.  
Shield warm areas with foil. Finish  
(212 to 3 lbs.)  
defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in  
the cavity until giblets can be removed.  
Cornish hen  
5 to 6 min.  
per lb.  
Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-  
side-up. Turn over after half the time.  
Run cool water in the cavity until giblets  
can be removed.  
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)  
3 to 4 min.  
per lb.  
Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-  
side-down. After half the time, turn over  
and shield warm areas with foil. Finish  
defrosting. Let stand 1–2 hours in  
refrigerator to complete defrosting.  
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Operating Instructions  
Convenience Features  
Vegetable  
How to Use the  
Vegetable Feature  
For 4 to 6-oz. Serving:  
1 Press VEGETABLE.  
2 Press START/OFF.  
For 8 to 10-oz. Serving:  
1 Press VEGETABLE twice.  
2 Press START/OFF.  
Place fresh vegetables in  
the center of the  
microwave.  
Pizza  
The Pizza feature is for  
reheating one slice or  
heating a whole frozen  
pizza.  
For one slice:  
1 Press PIZZA.  
2 Press START/OFF.  
For a whole frozen pizza:  
1 Press PIZZA twice.  
2 Press START/OFF.  
Beverage  
The Beverage feature works  
best for heating a beverage  
that is at room temperature.  
Beverages heated with the  
Beverage feature may be  
very hot. Remove the  
container with care.  
For 6 to 8-oz. cups:  
For larger 10 to 12-oz. cups:  
1 Press BEVERAGE once.  
1 Press BEVERAGE twice.  
2 Enter number of cups by  
pressing number pads.  
The display will count  
down to the time shown.  
2 Enter number of cups by  
pressing number pads.  
The display will count  
down to the time shown.  
1 Cup  
1:30  
2:50  
4:10  
5:30  
1 Cup  
2:40  
4:30  
6:20  
8:10  
2 Cups  
3 Cups  
4 Cups  
2 Cups  
3 Cups  
4 Cups  
3 Press START/OFF.  
3 Press START/OFF.  
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Operating Instructions  
Baked Potato  
The Baked Potato feature  
cooks up to four small or  
large potatoes.  
For 4 to 6-oz. potatoes:  
For 8 to 10-oz. potatoes:  
1 Press BAKED POTATO  
1 Press BAKED POTATO  
once.  
twice.  
2 Enter number of  
potatoes by pressing  
number pads. The  
display will count down  
to the time shown.  
2 Enter number of  
potatoes by pressing  
number pads. The  
display will count down  
to the time shown.  
1 Potato  
4:20  
1 Potato  
6:25  
2 Potatoes  
3 Potatoes  
4 Potatoes  
8:10  
2 Potatoes  
3 Potatoes  
4 Potatoes  
12:00  
17:00  
22:00  
12:00  
16:00  
3 Press START/OFF.  
3 Press START/OFF.  
Frozen Dinner  
Use the Frozen Dinner  
feature to heat one or  
two, 7 to 9-oz. or 10 to  
12-oz frozen dinners.  
For 7 to 9-oz. Frozen Dinners:  
For 10 to 12-oz. Frozen Dinners:  
1 Press FROZEN DINNER  
1 Press FROZEN DINNER  
once.  
twice.  
2 Press 1 or 2 for number  
2 Press 1 or 2 for number  
of entrees.  
of entrees.  
3 Press START/OFF. The  
display will count down  
to the times shown:  
3 Press START/OFF. The  
display will count down  
to the times shown:  
1 Entree  
12:00  
20:00  
1 Entree  
5:55  
2 Entrees  
2 Entrees  
11:00  
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Operating Instructions  
Convenience Features  
Reheat  
The Reheat feature reheats  
previously cooked foods.  
2 Press START/OFF.  
1 Press REHEAT. The  
display will read 4:10, the  
amount of reheating  
time.  
Defrost  
Defrost automatically sets  
the defrosting times and  
power levels to provide  
even defrosting results for  
meats and poultry.  
Converting fractions of a  
Pound to Ounces  
Pound  
Fraction  
Enter  
Ounces  
Less than .03  
.03 to .09  
.10 to .15  
.16 to .21  
.22 to .27  
.28 to .34  
.35 to .40  
.41 to .46  
.47 to .53  
.54 to .59  
.60 to .65  
.66 to .71  
.72 to .78  
.79 to .84  
.85 to .90  
.91 to .97  
Over .97  
0
Weight must be entered  
in pounds and ounces.  
Ounce weights less than  
10 must be preceded by a  
0. For example, if your  
package weight is 1 lb. 3  
ounces, enter 103; for 1  
pound and 5 ounces,  
enter 105.  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
1 Press DEFROST.  
If the package label  
weight is given in pounds  
and fractions, use the  
conversion chart to  
determine the  
2 Enter food weight.  
Use the chart at right to  
enter food weight. For  
example, press pads 1  
and 08 for 1 pound and  
8 ounces.  
correct entry.  
3 Press START/OFF.  
go to even  
number  
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Operating Instructions  
Cook  
Cook automatically sets the  
Converting fractions of a  
Pound to Ounces  
cooking time and power  
levels to cook meats and  
poultry.  
Pound  
Fraction  
Enter  
Ounces  
Meats must be defrosted  
and at refrigerated  
temperature.  
Less than .03  
.03 to .09  
.10 to .15  
.16 to .21  
.22 to .27  
.28 to .34  
.35 to .40  
.41 to .46  
.47 to .53  
.54 to .59  
.60 to .65  
.66 to .71  
.72 to .78  
.79 to .84  
.85 to .90  
.91 to .97  
Over .97  
0
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Code Type Max. Weight  
1
2
3
Beef 5-lb. 16-oz.  
Mutton 5-lb. 16-oz.  
Poultry 5-lb. 4-oz.  
Weight must be entered  
in pounds and ounces.  
Ounce weights less than  
10 must be preceded by a  
0. For example, if your  
package weight is 1 lb. 3  
ounces, enter 103; for 1  
pound and 5 ounces,  
enter 105.  
1 Press COOK.  
2 Enter code for type of  
food. See Code Chart  
at right.  
3 Enter food weight.  
Use the chart at right to  
enter food weight. For  
example, press pads 1  
and 08 for 1 pound and  
8 ounces.  
If the package label  
weight is given in pounds  
and fractions, use the  
conversion chart to  
determine the  
go to even  
number  
4 Press START/OFF.  
correct entry.  
23  
 
Operating Instructions  
Other Features Your Model May Have  
Child Lock-Out  
You may lock the control  
panel to prevent the  
microwave from being  
To lock or unlock the  
controls, press and hold  
CLEAR for about three  
accidentally started or used seconds. When locked,  
by children.  
LOCK appears in the  
display.  
Clock  
Timer  
Press CLOCK to enter the  
time of day.  
1 Press CLOCK.  
2 Enter time of day.  
3 Press CLOCK.  
The Timer operates as a  
minute timer.  
continue counting down.  
To view time remaining,  
press TIMER again.  
1 Press TIMER.  
3 Press START/OFF. When  
the time is up, the timer  
will signal.  
2 Enter amount of time.  
NOTE: After approx.  
3 seconds, the display will  
show time of day, but will  
The Timer feature perates  
without microwave energy.  
Clear  
Press CLEAR to erase all  
cooking settings.  
Start/Off  
Press START/OFF to begin or defrosting. Press again  
a cooking or defrosting  
operation. You can use this  
pad to interrupt cooking  
to resume cooking or  
defrosting.  
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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  
Shielding  
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce  
cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper  
allows excess steam to escape.  
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  
Venting  
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 important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved  
cake is not placed on a cooling rack.  
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by  
turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.  
25  
 
Helpful Information  
Care and Cleaning  
Helpful Hints  
An occasional thorough  
wiping with a solution of  
baking soda and water  
keeps the inside fresh.  
UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE  
CLEANING ANY PART OF  
THIS OVEN.  
How to Clean  
the Inside  
Never use a commercial  
oven cleaner on any part  
of your microwave.  
Walls, Floor, Inside Window,  
Metal and Plastic Parts on  
the Door  
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  
turntable and support  
in place.  
Some spatters can be  
removed with a paper  
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.  
To clean the surface of  
the door and the surface  
of the oven that come  
together upon closing,  
use only mild, nonabrasive  
soaps or detergents using a  
sponge or soft cloth. Rinse  
with a damp cloth and dry.  
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Helpful Information  
How to Clean  
the Outside  
Case  
Door Surface  
Do not use cleaners  
containing ammonia or  
alcohol on the  
Clean the outside of the  
It’s important to keep  
the area clean where the  
door seals against the  
microwave. Use only mild,  
non-abrasive detergents  
applied with a clean sponge  
or soft cloth. Rinse well.  
microwave with a sudsy  
cloth. Rinse and then dry.  
Wipe the window clean  
with a damp cloth.  
microwave oven.  
Ammonia or alcohol can  
damage the appearance  
of the microwave.  
Control Panel and Door  
Wipe with a damp cloth.  
Dry thoroughly. Do not  
use cleaning sprays, large  
Power Cord  
If the cord becomes soiled,  
amounts of soap and water, unplug and wipe with a  
abrasives or sharp objects  
on the panel—they can  
damage it. Some paper  
towels can also scratch  
the control panel.  
damp cloth. For stubborn  
spots, sudsy water may be  
used, but be certain to  
rinse with a damp cloth  
and dry thoroughly before  
plugging cord into outlet.  
27  
 
If Something Goes Wrong  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
What to Do  
A fuse in your home  
may be blown or the  
circuit breaker tripped.  
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.  
Oven will not start  
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.  
Door not  
Open the door and close securely.  
Press START/OFF.  
Control panel  
lighted, yet oven  
will not start  
securely closed.  
START/OFF not  
pressed after entering  
cooking selection.  
Another selection  
entered already in oven  
and CLEAR not pressed  
to cancel it.  
Press CLEAR twice.  
Cooking time not  
entered after pressing  
TIME COOK.  
Make sure you have entered cooking  
time after pressing TIME COOK.  
CLEAR was pressed  
accidentally.  
Reset cooking program and press  
START/OFF.  
Defrosting category  
or food weight not  
entered after pressing  
DEFROST.  
Make sure you have entered a  
defrosting category and food weight  
after pressing DEFROST.  
28  
 
If Something Goes Wrong  
Things That  
Are Normal  
Steam or vapor escaping  
from around the door.  
TV-radio interference  
might be noticed while  
using the microwave.  
Light reflection around  
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.  
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.  
29  
 
Hotpoint Service Numbers  
We’ll Be There!  
Hotpoint Website  
Have a question or need  
assistance with your  
appliance? Try the  
more great Hotpoint  
products and take  
advantage of all of our  
Hotpoint.com  
Hotpoint Website 24 hours on-line support services  
a day, any day of the year!  
You can also shop for  
designed for your  
convenience.  
Schedule Service  
Hotpoint.com  
Expert Hotpoint repair  
service is only one step  
away from your door.  
Get on-line and schedule  
your service at your  
convenience 24 hours  
any day of the year!  
Or call 800.GE.CARES  
(800.432.2737) during  
normal business hours.  
800.GE.CARES  
(800.432.2737)  
Real Life  
Design Studio  
GE supports the Universal  
Design concept---products,  
services and environments  
that can be used by people  
of all ages, sizes and  
capabilities. We recognize  
the need to design for a  
wide range of physical  
and mental abilities and  
impairments.  
For details of GE’s  
Universal Design  
applications, including  
kitchen design ideas for  
people with disabilities,  
check out our Website  
today. For the hearing  
impaired, please call  
800.TDD.GEAC  
ge.com  
800.TDD.GEAC  
(800.833.4322)  
(800.833.4322).  
Extended Warranties  
Purchase a Hotpoint  
it on-line anytime, or  
extended warranty and  
learn about special  
discounts that are available  
while your warranty is still  
in effect. You can purchase  
call 800.626.2224 during  
normal business hours.  
Hotpoint Consumer Home  
Services will still be there  
after your warranty expires.  
ge.com  
800.626.2224  
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Parts and  
Accessories  
A replacement glass  
turntable (WB49X10165)  
or turntable support ring  
(WB39X10013) is available at  
extra cost from our Parts  
Center and can be sent  
directly to your home  
(VISA, MasterCard and  
Discover cards are  
Instructions contained  
in this manual cover  
procedures to be  
performed by any user.  
Other servicing generally  
should be referred  
to qualified service  
personnel. Caution  
must be exercised, since  
improper servicing may  
cause unsafe operation.  
Hotpoint.com  
800.626.2002  
accepted).  
Order on-line today,  
24 hours every day or  
by phone at 800.626.2002  
during normal business  
hours.  
Register Your  
Appliance  
Register your new  
appliance on-line—  
at your convenience!  
You may also mail in the  
pre-printed registration  
card included in the  
packing material.  
Hotpoint.com  
Timely product  
registration will allow for  
enhanced communication  
and prompt service under  
the terms of your warranty,  
should the need arise.  
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Microwave Oven  
One Year Limited Warranty  
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original  
purchase date is needed to make a warranty claim.  
What is Covered  
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
Replacement unit for any product  
which fails due to a defect in materials  
or workmanship. The exchange unit  
is warranted for the remainder of  
your product’s original one-year  
warranty period.  
This warranty is extended to the original  
purchaser and any succeeding owner for  
products purchased for ordinary home use  
within the U.S.A.  
Exclusion of implied warranties:  
Except where prohibited or restricted  
by law, there are no warranties, whether  
express, oral or statutory which extend  
beyond the description on the face  
hereof, including specifically the implied  
warranties of merchantability or fitness  
for a particular purpose.  
In Order to Make  
a Warranty Claim  
Properly pack your unit. We recommend Include in the package a copy of the  
using the original carton and packing  
materials.  
sales receipt or other evidence of date  
of original purchase. Also print your  
name and address and a description  
of the defect.  
Return the product to the retail location  
where it was purchased.  
What Is Not Covered  
• Customer instruction. This owner’s manual • Replacement of house fuses or resetting  
provides information regarding operating  
instructions and user controls.  
of circuit breakers.  
• Failure of the product if it is misused,  
or used for other than the intended  
purpose or used commercially.  
Improper installation, delivery or  
maintenance.  
If you have an installation problem, contact • Damage to product caused by accident,  
your dealer or installer. You are responsible  
for providing adequate electrical,  
exhausting and other connecting facilities.  
fire, floods or acts of God.  
• Incidental or consequential damage caused  
by possible defects with this appliance.  
• Damage caused after delivery.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,  
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific  
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what  
your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your  
state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 4022  
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