RCA RMW743 User Manual

Microwave Oven

RMW743

1. 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.:

Please save sales receipt for warranty.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY ...................................................................................................................................... 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................ 2

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................... 3

UTENSILS GUIDE...................................................................................................................... 4

COOKING TECHNIQUES......................................................................................................... 5

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE..................................................................................... 6

SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................... 6

PART NAMES ............................................................................................................................. 6

CONTROL PANEL ..................................................................................................................... 7

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

Setting the clock .................................................................................................................... 8

Setting the oven timer............................................................................................................ 8

Setting a cooking program..................................................................................................... 8

Speed defrost ......................................................................................................................... 8

Cook by weight...................................................................................................................... 9

Defrost by weight .................................................................................................................. 9

Setting child lock ................................................................................................................... 9

QUICK COOK SETTINGS ...................................................................................................... 10

CLEANING AND CARE ...........................................................................................................11

CONTENT

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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" found on page1.

3. This appliance must be grounded.

Connect only to properly grounded

outlet. See "grounding instructions” found

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:

 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.

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.

THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT

LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING

OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS

DISTRURBED OR A UTENSIL IS

INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce

the risk of injury to person:

 Do not overheat the liquid.

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 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.

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,

or hot water spilled may cause burns,

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.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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