RCA RMW1414 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Microwave Oven

RMW1414

1. Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven. Keep
them for further reference.

2. Record in the space below the SERIAL NO. found on the nameplate on your oven and
retain this information for future reference.

SERIAL NO.:

3. Please save sales receipt for warranty.

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1.

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 important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.

2.

Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

3.

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:

a.

Door (bent),

b.

Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

c.

Door seals and sealing surfaces.

4.

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 ...............................................................................2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................8

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

Setting the oventimer ....................................................................................................9

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

Speed defrost ................................................................................................................9

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

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

Setting child lock .........................................................................................................10

Auto reminder ..............................................................................................................10

Stop or cancel a cooking program ............................................................................... 11

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

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

POTATO ...................................................................................................................... 11

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

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

FROZEN DINNER ....................................................................................................... 11

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, and injury to persons or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.

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

3. This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 4.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided
installation instructions.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.

8. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:

a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance when paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

c. 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.

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

9. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea
can 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. THEIS 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:

1) Do not overheat the liquid.

2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway

through heating it.

3) Do not use straight-sided containers

with narrow necks.

4) After heating, allow the container to

stand in the microwave oven for a short time
before removing the container.

5) Use extreme care when inserting a

spoon or other utensil into the container.

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

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

12. 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.

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

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14. Do not cover or block any openings on
the appliance.

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

16. Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or a plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.

17. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surface.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.

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

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

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

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

22. 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.

23. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

 Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

1.

Make sure that all the packing materials
are removed from the inside of the door.

2.

Check the oven for any damage, such as

5.

For correct operation, the oven must
have sufficient airflow. Allow 20cm of
space above the oven, 10cm at back and

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This appliance must be grounded. In the
event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces risk of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current. The
appliance is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.

WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman
if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if doubt exists as
to whether the appliance is properly
grounded, and either:

1) If it is necessary to use an extension cord,
use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a
3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot
receptacle that will accept the plug on the
appliance. The marked rating of the
extension cord shall be equal to or greater

than the electrical rating of the appliance, or

2) Do not use an extension cord. If the power

supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the appliance.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60
Hz, AC only, 20 amp. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only the oven be
provided. The oven is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall
receptacle that is properly installed and
grounded.

Power Supply Cord

1. A short power supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use.

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