User Manual Hotpoint RVM5160DHBB Over the Range Microwave Oven with 1.6 cu. ft. Capacity

Cook Time

Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Power level 10 (HIGH) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility.

1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter cooking time.
3. Press START.

Cooking will start when the countdown begins in the display.

You may open the door during Cook Time to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking.

Express Cook

This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6 minutes.

1. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1-6) for 1-6 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.

NOTE: Express Cook function pertains to pads 1-6 only

Add 30 Sec

This will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. Each touch will add 30 seconds, up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds

Add 30 sec can also be used like an express 30 seconds button. The microwave oven will start immediately when pressed.

Weight Defrost

Use Weight Defrost for meat, poultry and fish.

Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.

1. Press DEFROST once for Weight Defrost.
2. Enter the weight in pounds.
3. Press START.

Cooking will start when the countdown begins in the display

Defrosting Tips

• Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish.
• When the oven signals, 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

Time Defrost

Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide on page 14 for suggested times (Weight Defrost is explained on page 12).

1. Press DEFROST twice for Time Defrost.
2. Enter defrosting time in minutes and seconds.
3. Press START.

Cooking will start when the countdown begins in the display

At one half of selected defrosting time, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil. The oven will continue to defrost if you don’t open the door and turn the food.

Noises may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power.

Defrosting Tips

• Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be 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 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 roasts, use Time 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.

Clock

To change the time of day.

1. Press the Set Clock button. (The microwave should not be running.)
2. Enter the appropriate time of day. Clock is on a 12-hour scale.
3. Press Set Clock or Start to accept the time.

Start/Pause

In addition to starting many functions, START/ PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display and resume cooking later.

Cancel/Off

Press the CANCEL/OFF button to stop and cancel cooking at any time.

Control Lock-Out

You may lock the control panel to prevent the oven from being accidentally started during cleaning or being used by children.

To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold the CANCEL/OFF button for three seconds. When the control panel is locked, /2&.('will be displayed briefly anytime a button or dial is pressed. “L” will show in the display.

Surface Light

Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or a third time to turn the light off

NOTE: The Timer indicator will be lit while the timer is operating.

Timer

The Timer operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating.

1. Press the Timer button.

2. Enter a time.

3. Press the Timer 3 Start button to start

To cancel, press the Timer button or Cancel button.

NOTE: If you press the Cancel button to cancel the timer and you are cooking at the same time, it will cancel your cooking selection also.

When time is up, the oven will signal.

To turn off the timer signal, press Timer or Cance

An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

Be sure the power is off before cleaning any part of this microwave oven.

Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door

Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy 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 in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and support seated and in place.

We recommend against the use of spray cleaners and using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area.

Case

Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.

Control Panel

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel - they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel.

Door Panel

Before cleaning the front door panel, make sure you know what type of panel you have. Refer to the eighth digit of the model number. “S” is stainless steel “B”, “W” or “C” are plastic colors.

Stainless Steel (on some models)

The stainless steel panel can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to avoid the surrounding plastic parts. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel finishes.

Plastic Color Panels

Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly.

Door Seal

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.

Bottom

Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent.

• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

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

• Open the door and close securely

• Open the door and close securely

• Press START/PAUSE.

• Press CANCEL/OFF.

• Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing Cook Time.

• Reset cooking program and press START/PAUSE.

• Press and hold Cancel/Off for about 3 seconds to unlock the control panel.

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• Many of the oven's features are preset and cannot be changed.

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