RCA RMW953 User Manual

Microwave Oven

RMW953

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

(a) 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.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) 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:

① Door (bent),
② Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
③ Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be ad justed 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....................................................................................................................6

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE ..................................................................................................7

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

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

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

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

SETTING THE CLOCK..........................................................................................................9

SETTING THE OVEN TIMER...............................................................................................9

MICROWAVE COOKING.......................................................................................................9

SETTING “SPEED DEFROST”............................................................................................9

SETTING “COOK BY WEIGHT”..........................................................................................9

SETTING “DEFROST BY WEIGHT”.................................................................................10

MULTI STAGE COOKING...................................................................................................10

SETTING “SAFETY LOCK” ................................................................................................10

ABOUT “QUICK COOK” SETTINGS ................................................................................................. 11

“POPCORN”...........................................................................................................................11

“BAKED POTATO”.................................................................................................................11

“PIZZA” ....................................................................................................................................11

“BEVERAGE” .........................................................................................................................11

“FROZEN DINNER”..............................................................................................................11

“REHEAT”................................................................................................................................11

CLEANING AND CARE .....................................................................................................................13

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" on page 1.

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

4. Install or locate this appliance only in

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
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

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.

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 After heating, allow the container to

in a wet basement, near a swimming
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 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

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

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,

by qualified service personnel contact
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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

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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.

3. If long cord or extension cord is used：

a) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as

great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

b) The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and The longer cord

should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it
can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Notes:

1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified

electrician or service person.

2. Neither Galanz nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal

injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures.

Radio or TV Interference

Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that
the microwave oven is on a different circuit, relocated the radio or TV as far away from the oven
as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.

UTENSILS GUIDE

This section lists which utensils can be used in the microwave, which ones have limited use for
short periods, and which ones should not be used in the microwave.

Recommended

·Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks,

chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish.

·

Microwaveable plastic wrap — Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some

steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.

·Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-term heating and covering; These absorb

excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may
contain metal and could ignite.

·Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking.

·Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use

recycled paper, which may contain metal and could ignite.

·Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.

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·Thermometers — Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and follow all directions. Check

the food in several places. Conventional thermometers may be used on microwave food
once the food has been removed from the oven.

Limited Use

·

Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas.

Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful.

·Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — Use these if they are labeled “Microwave Safe”.

If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely.

·Plastic — Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe”. Other plastics can melt.

·Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for short-term heating, such as warming dinner rolls for

a few seconds. Baskets and bowls may be flammable .

Not Recommended

·Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave. It can shatter

and cause damage and injury.

·Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for

microwave use.

·Styrofoam plates and cu ps — These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food.

·Plastic storage and food containers — Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the

microwave.

·Metal utensils — These can damage your oven. Remove all metal before cooking.

Note: Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the

oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot should
not be used.

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COOKING TECHNIQUES

Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep these
considerations in mind:

Stirring
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables
while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food
at the outside of the dish absorbs more
energy and heats more quickly, so stir from
the outside to the center. The oven will turn
off when you open the door to stir your food.
Arrangement
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as
chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker,
meatier parts toward the outside of the
turntable where they receive more
microwave energy. To prevent overcooking,
place delicate areas, such as asparagus tips,
toward the center of the turntable.

Shielding

Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum

especially important with large foods such as
roasts.

Standing

Foods cooked in the microwave build up
internal heat and continue to cook for a few
minutes after heating stops. Let foods stand
to complete cooking, especially foods such
as cakes and whole vegetables. Roasts
need this time to complete cooking in the
center without overcooking the outer areas.
All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate,
should be shaken or stirred when cooking is
complete. Let liquids stand a moment before
serving. When heating baby food, stir well at
removal and test the temperature before
serving.

Adding moisture

foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that need
shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends
of poultry legs, and corners of square baking
dishes. Use only small amounts of aluminum
foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.
Turning
Turn foods over midway through cooking to
expose all parts to microwave energy. This is

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Microwave energy is attracted to water
molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture
content should be covered or allowed to
stand so that the heat disperses evenly. Add
a small amount of water to dry food to help it
cook.

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

If the oven fails to operate:

1. Check to ensure that the oven is

plugged in securely. If it is not, remove
the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds
and plug it in again securely.

2. Check for a blown circuit fuse or a

tripped main circuit breaker. If these
seem to be operating properly, test the

outlet with another appliance.
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFIES THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN. DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.

3. Check to ensure that the control panel is
programmed correctly and the timer is
set.

4. Check to ensure that the door is
securely closed engaging the door
safety lock system. Otherwise, the
microwave energy will not flow into the
oven.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Consumption: 120V~60Hz, 1350W
Output 900W
Operation Frequency 2450MHz
Outside Dimensions (H×W×D) 11 1/16×19 ×15 1/2 inches.
Inside Dimensions (H×W×D): 8 11/16 ×13 3/8 ×12 5/8 inches.
Oven Capacity 0.8cu.ft.
Net Weight Approx. 30lbs.

Note: the data quoted above may be further confirmed or updated.

PART NAMES

1. Door Safety Lock System

2. Oven Window

3. Turntable Roller

4. Shaft

5. Control Panel

6. Wave Guide

7. Glass Tray

DO NOT REMOVE THE CARDBOARD OVEN AIR

VENT COVER THAT IS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE!

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CONTROL PANEL

(Also see following pages for more detail.)

DISPLAY
Cooking time, power, indicators and
present time are displayed.

BAKED POTATO POPCORN
PIZZA BEVERAGE
FROZEN DINNER REHEAT

Allow you to reheat or cook food
automatically without entering power level
or time.

NUMBER PADS (0-9)

Touch to set time or amounts.

POWER LEVEL

Use to set power level.

TIMER

You can use the TIMER function
independently, even while a cooking
program is going on in the oven.

COOK

Use for multi-stage cooking. Enables
cooking at multiple power and time
settings automatically.

RESET

Clears all previous settings if touched
before cooking starts.

CLOCK

Touch to set the clock.

COOK BY WEIGHT

Programmed cooking based on weight of
food.

DEFROST BY WEIGHT

Programmed defrosting based on the
weight of the food to be defrosted.

SPEED DEFROST

Quick defrost function that alternates
defrost and stand times to quickly and
effectively defrost food.

START/STOP

Touch to start or stop cooking.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. In waiting mode, press CLOCK once,
“Hr:12” is displayed; press the button
again, “Hr:24” is displayed; the clock
is in 24 hour circle.

2. Use the number pads to enter the
correct time.

3. Touch CLOCK pad again.

NOTE:

This is a 12 or 24-hour clock. You can
check clock time during cooking by
pressing CLOCK once.

SETTING THE OVEN TIMER

1. Touch TIMER pad.

2. Enter the amount of time you want to
count down by touching the number
pads. The maximum time can be
entered is 99 min. and 99sec.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

· Time countdown can be seen by

touching TIMER in timing process.

·Touch TIMER and then touch RESET

to cancel TIMER during timing
process.

·After total time elapsed, the system will

·During defrosting program, the system

MICROWAVE COOKING

The longest cooking time is 99 minutes
and 99 seconds. You can select power
level by pressing POWER LEVEL:

Press The

Button

once 100%

twice 80%
3 times 60%
4 times 40%
5 times 20%
6 times 0

For example, suppose you want to cook
for 1 minute at 60% of microwave power.

Cooking Power

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1. Press POWER LEVEL several times

to select microwave power.

2. Use number pads to enter cooking

time.

3. Press START/STOP to confirm.

Note: You can check the power level

during cooking by pressing POWER
LEVEL. After total time has elapsed,
signals will sound and “End” will be
displayed.

SETTING “SPEED DEFROST”

The longest defrosting time is 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.

1. Touch SPEED DEFROST pad.

2. Enter desired defrosting time by
touching correct number pads.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

sound beeps with END in display. And
the beeps will continue to sound every
two minutes automatically until the door
is opened or RESET pad is touched.

will pause and sound beeps to remind
user to turn food over, and then press
START/STOP to resume the defrosting.

SETTING “COOK BY WEIGHT”

Suppose you want to cook 2 LB.1 OZ of
PORK.

1. Touch COOK BY WEIGHT pad
repeatedly to select food code (d3).

2. Use number pads to enter food
weight “2”LB

3. Touch COOK BY WEIGHT pad.

4. Use number pads to enter food
weight “1”OZ

5. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

·Your microwave oven makes cooking

easy. You set the type and weight of

food, and the oven automatically sets the
cooking time and power level.

“COOK BY WEIGHT ” CODE

DESCRIPTIONS

CODE TYPE MAX WEIGHT

d1 Beef 5 lb. 04oz
d2 Mutton 5 lb. 04oz
d3 Pork 5 lb. 04oz

· Meat must be defrosted and at
refrigerated temperature.

·During cooking process, the oven will
pause automatically and sound beeps
to remind user to turn food over, then
touch START/STOP to resume
cooking.

·After total time elapsed, the system will
sound beeps with END in display. And
the beeps will continue to sound every
two minutes automatically until the door
is opened or RESET pad is touched.

SETTING “DEFROST BY WEIGHT”

Automatically sets proper defrosting cycle
once you have entered the weight of the
food to be thawed.
Suppose you want to defrost 3 LB.1 OZ
of shrimp.

1. Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad.

2. Use number pads to enter food

weight “3”LB

3. Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad.

4. Use number pads to enter food

weight “1”OZ

5. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

·Weight must be in pounds and ounces.

The maximum weight you can enter is 5
lb. 04oz.

·During defrosting program, the system

will pause and sound beeps to remind
user to turn food over, and then press

START/STOP to resume the defrosting.

·After total time elapsed, the system will
sound beeps with END in display. And
the beeps will continue to sound every
two minutes automatically until the door
is opened or RESET pad is touched.

MULTI STAGE COOKING

Your oven can be programmed for up to 3
automatic cooking sequences.

Suppose you want to set the following
cooking program.

SPEED Defrost

↓

Microwave-Cooking

↓

Microwave-Cooking (with lower power

level)

1. Input SPEED DEFROST program.

2. Touch COOK pad.

3. Input Microwave-Cooking program.

4. Touch COOK pad.

5. Input Microwave-Cooking program
with lower power level.

6. Touch START/STOP pad.

Note:

Speed Defrost and Weight Defrost can be
only set in the first stage.
After total time has elapsed, signals will
sound and “End” will be displayed.

SETTING “SAFETY LOCK”

The safety lock prevents unsupervised
operation by little children.
To set: press and hold RESET pad for 3
seconds, lock indicator lights.
To cancel: press and hold RESET pad
for 3 seconds, lock indicator goes off.

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ABOUT “QUICK COOK” SETTINGS

“QUICK COOK” allows you to cook or
reheat food automatically without entering
power level or time. When setting “quick
cook”, check visual guide on pad for
correct setting. Three “quick cook”
settings allow you to cook several
amounts of the same food. These include
the “FROZEN DINNER”, “BAKED
POTATO” and “BEVERAGE”. In each
“quick cook” category, smaller size food is
set by touching pad once. The larger size
can be set by touching the picture pad
twice.

“POPCORN”

1. Touch POPCORN pad. POPCORN
automatically sets the cooking time
for a 3.5 oz. bag of microwave
popcorn.

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

·To reset POPCORN time:

Touch POPCORN pad twice. Touch
number pads to enter minutes and
seconds. Touch START/STOP pad.
This new cooking time will remain
whenever you touch the POPCORN
pad until you reset it.

“BAKED POTATO”

For potatoes (3.5 to 5 oz. per entries):

1. Touch BAKED POTATO pad once.

2. Enter number of potatoes by

touching number pads from 1 to 4.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

For the large potatoes (6 to 8 oz. per
entries):

1. Touch BAKED POTATO pad twice.

2. Enter number of potatoes by

touching number pads from 1 to 4.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

“PIZZA”

Reheating a slice of leftover pizza:

1. Touch PIZZA pad once.

2. Touch START/STOP pad.
Heating a whole frozen pizza:

1. Tap PIZZA pad twice.

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

“BEVERAGE”

For coffee cups (5 to 7 oz. per share):

1. Touch BEVERAGE pad once.

2. Enter number of cups by touching
number pads from 1 to 4.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

For the larger coffee mugs (9 to 11 oz.
per share):

1. Tap BEVERAGE pad twice.

2. Enter number of mugs by touching
number pads from 1 to 4.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

“FROZEN DINNER”

Microwaving one or two small (7-9 oz. per
share) frozen dinner:

1. Touch FROZEN DINNER pad once.

2. Touch “1” or “2” to select 1 entree or
2 entrees.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

Microwaving one or two larger (10-12 oz.
per share) frozen dinner:

1. Tap FROZEN DINNER pad twice.

2. Touch “1” or “2” to select 1 entree or
2 entrees.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

“REHEAT”

1. Touch REHEAT pad. .

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

This setting lets you reheat a dinner plate
of chilled leftovers with good results.

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CLEANING AND CARE

1. Turn off the oven and remove the power
plug from the wall socket before
cleaning.

2. Keep the inside of the oven clean.
When food splatters or spilled liquids
adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp
cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the
oven gets very dirty. Avoid the use of
spray and other harsh cleaners as they
may stain, streak or dull the door
surface.

3. The outside surfaces should be cleaned
with a damp cloth. To prevent damage
to the operating parts inside the oven,
water should not be allowed to seep
into the ventilation openings.

4. Wipe the window on both sides with a
damp cloth to remove any spills or
spatters.

5. Do not allow the control panel to
become wet. Clean with a soft, damp
cloth. When cleaning the control panel,
leave oven door open to prevent oven
from accidentally turning on.

6. If steam accumulates inside or around
the outside of the oven door, wipe with
a soft cloth. This may occur when the
microwave oven is operated under high
humidity conditions. In such case, it is
normal.

7. It is occasionally necessary to remove
the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the

tray in warm sudsy water or in a
dishwasher.

8. The roller rin g and oven floor should be
cleaned regularly to avoid excessive
noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface
of the oven with mild detergent. The
roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy
water or dishwasher. When removing
the roller ring from cavity floor for
cleaning, be sure to replace in the
proper position.

9. Remove odors from your oven by
combining a cup of water with the juice
and skin of one lemon in a deep
microwaveable bowl, microwave for 5
minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry with a
soft cloth.

10. When it becomes necessary to
replace the oven light, please consult a
dealer to have it replaced.

11. The oven should be cleaned reg ularly
and any food deposits removed. Failure
to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to deterioration of
the surface that could adversely affect
the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.

12. Please do not dispose this appliance

into the domestic rubbish bin, it should
be disposed to the particular disposal
center provided by the municipalities.

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