RCA RMW1143 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Microwave Oven

RMW1143

Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven. Record in the space below the SERIAL NO. found on the nameplate on your oven and retain

this information for future reference. SERIAL NO.

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Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door-open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is im portant 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 to the:

Door (bent),

Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

Door seals and sealing surfaces.

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

CONTENT

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY............1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION GUIDE..................................................................................................4

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................4

UTENSILS GUIDE .........................................................................................................5

COOKING TECHNIQUES..............................................................................................6

SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................7

PART NAMES.................................................................................................................7

CONTROL PANEL .........................................................................................................8

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................9

Setting the clock......................................................................................................9

Setting the over timer..............................................................................................9

Setting a cooking program......................................................................................9

Speed defrost........................................................................................................10

Cook by weight .....................................................................................................10

Defrost by weight..................................................................................................10

Setting child lock...................................................................................................11

QUICK COOK SETTINGS ...........................................................................................11

POPCORN............................................................................................................ 11

BAKED POTATO ..................................................................................................11

PIZZA....................................................................................................................11

BEVERAGE..........................................................................................................11

FROZEN DINNER................................................................................................12

REHEAT................................................................................................................12

CLEANING AND CARE................................................................................................12

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 1.

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS " on page

4. Install or locate this appliance only in

accordance with the provided installation instructions.

Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers -for example, closed glass jars- are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.

Use this appliance only for its intended use

as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

Remove wire twist-ties from paper or

plastic bags before placing bag in oven. If materials inside the oven should ignite,

keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.

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Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are

able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to person:

Do not overheat the liquid. 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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Do not heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is difficult to control the temperature of oil in microwave oven.

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Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squash, apples and chestnuts before cooking.

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The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be checked before serving in order to avoid burns.

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Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.

Do not cover or block any openings on the

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appliance. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

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Do not use this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a

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damaged cord or a plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep

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cord away from heated surface. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

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Use only thermometers, which are specifically designed for use in microwave ovens.

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Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance.

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Be certain the glass tray and roller rings are in place when you operate the oven.

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This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel, contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

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When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

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