RCA RMW964-RED User Manual

Microwave Oven RMW964-RED

Microwave Oven User's manual

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.:

3. 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 operat e 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 .............................................................................................................................. 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Setting the oven timer ......................................................................................................................... 9

Setting microwave cooking ................................................................................................................. 9

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

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

Defrost by weight ............................................................................................................................... 11

Express .............................................................................................................................................. 11

Minute plus ........................................................................................................................................ 11

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

QUICK COOK SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................... 1 1

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

POTATO ............................................................................................................................................ 12

PIZZA ................................................................................................................................................ 12

BEVERAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 12

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

FRESH VEGETABLE ........................................................................................................................ 12

FROZEN VEGETABLE ..................................................................................................................... 12

SOUP ................................................................................................................................................ 13

REHEAT ........................................................................................................................ ................... 13

CLEANING AND CARE ............................................................................................................................ 14

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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, 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 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:

a. Do not overheat the liquid. b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway

through heating it.

c. Do not use straight-sided containers with

narrow necks.

d. After heating, allow the container to stand in

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

e. 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.

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.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

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

misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surface, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven but contact qualified service personnel.

3. This microwave oven must be placed on a flat,

stable surface to hold its weight and the heaviest food likely to be cooked in the oven.

4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture, or

high humidity are generated, or near combustible materials.

5. For correct operation, the oven must have

sufficient airflow. Allow 20cm of space above the oven, 10cm at back and 5cm at both sides. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. Do not remove feet on which oven stands.

6. The appliance shall be only used on a

countertop over 3 feet above the floor.

7. Do not operate the oven without glass tray,

roller support, and shaft in their proper positions.

8. Make sure that the power supply cord is

undamaged and does not run under the oven or over any hot or sharp surface.

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.

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.

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 RCA 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.

· 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,

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 cups — 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.

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 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 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

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.

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

If the oven fails to operate: A) 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.

B) 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.

C) Check to ensure that the control panel is

programmed correctly and the timer is set.

D) 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. IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFIES THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REP AIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Consumption: 120V~60Hz, 1350W Output 900W Operation Frequency 2450MHz Outside Dimensions (H×W×D) 11 1/16 ×19 ×14 3/

inches.

Oven Cavity Dimensions (H×W×D): 8 11/

×13 3/8 ×12 5/8 inches. Oven Capacity 0.9 cu.ft. Cooking Uniformity Turntable System Net Weight Approx. 30 lbs.

PART NAMES

① Door Safety Lock System ② Oven Window ③ Wave Guide ④ Shaft ⑤ Roller Ring ⑥ Glass Tray ⑦ Control Panel

⑧ Door Release Button DO NOT REMOVE THE CARDBOARD OVEN AIR VENT COVER THAT IS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE

CONTROL PANEL

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

 QUICK COOK BUTTONS

Instant settings to cook popular foods

 NUMBER PADS (0-9)

Touch to set time or weight

 POWER

Use to set power level. To check power level during time cooking, touch POWER pad.

 TIMER

Timer functions independently, even while a cooking program is in process.

 COOK

Use for multi-stage cooking.

 COOK BY WEIGHT

Programmed cooking based on the weight of the foods to be cooked.

 DEFROST BY WEIGHT

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

 SPEED DEFROST

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

 CLOCK

Use to set the time of day or recall the time of day.

 STOP/RESET

Press this button stop or cancel a cooking program or set the child lock. 

EXPRESS

Touch to start the oven quickly at full power.

 START/MINUTE PLUS

Touch to start cooking. Overtime function Settings.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. Touch CLOCK pad.

2. Use the number pads to enter the

correct time.

3. Touch CLO CK pad again.

NOTE:

·This is a 12 hour clock. When the oven is first plugged in or when power resumes after a power interruption, the display will show ENTER CLOCK TIME. If you prefer to not have the clock displayed, touch STOP/RESET.

SETTING THE OVEN TIMER

1. Touch TIMER.

2. Enter the amount of time by touching the

number pads.

3. Touch START/MINUTE PLUS.

NOTE:

·The maximum countdown time you can entered is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

·Time countdown can be seen in display for 5 seconds before clock or cooking time is returned to display.

· After the countdown time elapsed, the buzzer will sound one beep.

·Touch TIMER and then touch STOP/RESET to cancel TIMER during timing process.

SETTING MICROWAVE COOKING

A. One-stage cooking

1. Use the number pads to set a cooking

time. Cooking time up to 99:99.

2. The default setting is 100% microwave

power output, if you want to set a power level other than 100%, touch POWER, and then use the number pads to enter the power level.

3. Touch START/MINUTE PLUS to start

cooking. Use digits to set a cooking power level:

Number pad Cooking power

1,0 100%

9 90% 8 80% 7 70% 6 60% 5 50% 4 40% 3 30% 2 20% 1 10% 0 0%

B. Two-stage cooking

Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures.

1. SET STAGE 1:

Follow steps 1 and 2 in “One-stage Cooking”. Do not touch ST ART/MINUTE PLUS.

2. SET STAGE 2:

Touch COOK then enter proper cooking time and (lower) power level. (Most 2-stage recipes use lower power for second stage.)

3. Touch START/MINUTE PLUS.

NOTE:

After stage 1 time has elapsed, one signal

sounds, signaling the beginning of stage 2.

·After total time elapsed, the system will sound beeps with END in display. And the

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