User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB6133

[. . . ] Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. 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 seals and sealing surfaces. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. [. . . ] GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. (See Reheat Guide) Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. How to Change the Power Level The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or MINUTE COOK. A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food. Some foods may have 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. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside of the food. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted. In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. You may lock the control panel 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 microwave oven is off, you may operate the vent fan: 1 Press the Vent Fan pad once for high fan speed. The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking and cools internal parts in the microwave oven. When the microwave is on, the vent fan will automatically turn on at low fan speed, stay on while the microwave is operating and automatically turn off after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is not pressed. When the microwave oven is on you may also: 1 Press the Vent Fan pad once for high 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 microwave is operating. Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. [. . . ] 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. Of GE's Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. Purchase a Hotpoint extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect. [. . . ]