RCA RMW982 Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. 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 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces risk of electric2. door to 3 30 clear END before starting another i T cooking function e After setting SPEED DEFROST oven can be programmed to automatically B Two stage Cooking Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures SWitE MGSO nema Okage CHON 1 SET STAGE 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in One stage A For speed defrost and one stage cooking follow steps above Before touching START STOP pad touch COOK pad enter time and power level Then touch START STOP pad B For speed defrost and two stage Cooking DO NOT TOUCH START STOP PAD 2 SET STAGE 2 Touch COOK pad then enter proper cooking time and lower power level cooking follow steps above Before touching START STOP pad enter two stage cooking programs Most 2 stage recipes use lower power for second stage 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE After total time has elapsed 4 beeps SETTING COOK BY WEIGHT 1 Touch COOK BY WEIGHT pad sound and END appears in display 2 Enter the one digit code by touching Touch RESET pad or open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function the correct number pad 3 Enter weight 4 Touch START STOP PAD NOTE SETTING SPEED DEFROST e Your microwave oven makes cooking 1 Touch SPEED DEFROST pad 2 Enter desired defrosting time by touching correct number pads Digital easy You set the type and weight of food and the oven automatically sets the cook
3. shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 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 If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions consult a qualified electrician or service person 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 UTENSILS GUIDE Thi
4. twice Touch START STOP pad to resume defrosting e After total defrosting time 4 beeps sound and END appears in display Touch RESET or open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function 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 TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1 Touch START STOP pad e You can restart the oven by touching START STOP pad e Touch RESET to erase all instructions 2 Open the door e You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching START STOP pad NOTE e Oven stops operating when door is opened 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 After you touch these pads ENTER AMT appears in the display In each quick cook category smaller size food is set by touching pad once One dot below picture of smaller size food signifies one touch of the pad The large size can be set by touching the picture pad twice Two dots b
5. OWNER S MANUAL Microwave Oven RMW982 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 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 Door bent Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ccc cee centre eee een eee eee eee unra IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cece cece ren nr tr re reas GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS co nr rn re si siner nn nee COOKING TECHNIQUE S paaniou certo arate tdeaty ade A sais eras BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE ecient aa OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS sieve se
6. TTING FROZEN DINNER Microwaving one or two small 5 7 oz frozen dinner 1 Touch FROZEN DINNER pad once 2 For 1 entree touch the number pad 1 For 2 entrees touch the number pad 2 3 Touch START STOP pad Microwaving one large 8 10 oz frozen dinner 1 Tap FROZEN DINNER pad twice 2 For 1 entree touch the number pad 1 For 2 entrees touch the number pad 2 3 Touch START STOP pad SETTING REHEAT 1 Touch REHEAT pad cooking time appears 2 Touch START STOP pad NOTE This setting lets you reheat a dinner CODE and plate of chilled leftovers with good results 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 a
7. 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 liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is Surface tension of the 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 containers with narrow necks not use _ Sstraight sided 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 fat for 10 Do not heat oil deep frying It is difficult to control the or temperature of oil in microwave oven 11
8. and stoneware Use these if they are labeled Microwave Safe If they are not labeled test them to make sure they can Cersavelcav7 4 6 s 222 8 TJ TT9 1 JJ 15 Tf0 1 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 c
9. ccidentally 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 this 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 The roller ring 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 10 When it proper position 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 becomes necessary to replace the oven light please consult a dealer to have it replaced SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
10. elow the picture of large size food signifies two touches of the pad SETTING POPCORN 1 Touch POPCORN pad CODE and cooking time appears in the display POPCORN automatically sets the cooking time for a 3 to 3 1 2 oz bag of microwave popcorn 2 Touch START STOP pad NOTE e To reset POPCORN time Tap POPCORN pad twice ENTER TIME appears in display 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 SETTING BAKED POTATO For 3 5 to 5 oz potatoes 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 6 to 8 oz potatoes 1 Tap BAKED POTATO pad twice 2 Enter number of potatoes by touching number pads from 1 to 4 3 Touch START STOP pad SETTING PIZZA Reheating a slice or two thin ones of leftover pizza 1 Touch PIZZA pad once CODE and cooking time appears 2 Touch START STOP pad Heating a whole frozen pizza 1 Tap PIZZA pad twice CODE and cooking time appears 2 Touch START STOP pad SETTING BEVERAGE For 4 to 6 oz coffee cups 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 7 to 9 oz coffee mugs 1 Tap BEVERAGE pad twice 2 Enter number of mugs by touching number pads from 1 to 4 3 Touch START STOP pad SE
11. ently even while a cooking program is going on in the oven COOK Cook at one power level for a period of time then the oven automatically switch to another power level for the rest of cooking time COOK BY WEIGHT Touch to enter weight of meat accurately The oven automatically sets the cooking time and power level DEFROST BY WEIGHT Touch to set the weight of the food to be defrosted the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power level SPEED DEFROST Touch to set defrosting time the oven automatically divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off NUMBER PADS 0 9 Touch to set times or amounts CLOCK Touch to set the clock RESET Clears all previous settings if touched before cooking starts START STOP Touch to start or stop cooking OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEEPS DURING OVEN SETTINGS ONE BEEP Oven accepts the entry TWO BEEPS Oven does not accept the entry check and try again SETTING THE CLOCK and seconds and set left to right Set one digit a 5 for 5 seconds or up to four digits 2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE 1 Touch CLOCK pad 2 Use the number pads to enter the correct time You must touch at least three numbers to set the clock one for hour and two for minutes 3 Touch CLOCK pad again NOTE This is a 12 hour clock When the oven is first plugged in or when power resumes after a po
12. ing time and power level COOK BY WEIGHT CODE DESCRIPTIONS CODE TYPE MAX WEIGHT 1 Beef 5 Ib 160z 2 Mutton 5 Ib 160z 3 Pork 5 Ib 40z e Meat must be defrosted and at refrigerated temperature e Weight must be in pounds and ounces Ounce weights less than 10 must be preceded by a 0 If label gives weight in pounds only change the fraction of a pound to ounces using the following chart CONVERTING FRACTIONS OF A POUND TO OUNCES FRACTIONS OF A POUND OUNCES Less than 03 0 03 to 09 1 10 to 15 2 16 to 21 3 22 to 27 4 28 to 34 5 35 to 40 6 41 to 46 7 47 to 53 8 54 to 59 9 60 to 65 10 66 to 71 11 72 to 78 12 79 to 84 13 85 to 90 14 91 to 97 15 above 97 go to next even e Turn meat over when oven beep twice Touch START STOP to resume cooking e After total cooking time 4 beeps sound and END appears in display Touch RESET or open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function Let meat stand few minutes before carving SETTING DEFROST BY WEIGHT 1 Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad 2 Enter weight 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE e Weight must be in pounds and ounces Ounce weights less than 10 must be preceded by a 0 If label gives weight in pounds only change the fraction of a pound to ounces using the chart on this page e Turn food over when oven beep
13. omplete 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 disperse evenly Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE If the oven fails to operate A Check to ensure that the oven is plugged in securely If itis not remove the plug from the outlet wait 10 seconds and plug itin again securely B Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker If these seem to be operating properly te8erlyT te8er05 ug fro with7 lor 5 5png prliang pncecurelyT 0 1 656 T 1 CONTROL PANEL E MICROWAVE OVEN Start Stop Also see following pages for more detail DISPLAY Cooking time power indicators and present time are displayed BAKED POTATO BEVERAGE POPCORN FROZEN DINNER PIZZA REHEAT Allows you to reheat or cook food automatically without entering power level or time POWER Use to set power level TIMER You can use the TIMER function independ
14. s 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 e 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 e Microwaveable plastic wrap Use to retain steam Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food e 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 e Glass and glass ceramic bowls and dishes Use for heating or cooking e Paper plates and cups Use for short term heating at low temperatures Do not use recycled paper which may contain metal and could ignite e Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering e 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 e Aluminum foil Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas Using too much foil can damage your oven so be careful You should keep distance of 1 inch 2 54cm between aluminum foil and cavity Ceramic porcelain
15. tt ane Gian ChEOM Oki a a ABOUT QUICK COOK SETTINGS wcesiverisacae aiora van cok tad ved seated ibiri CLEANING AND CAR Bicti sti sictes tecaiiwdenee wee vector che tai cue vee cid daea dle a daia arada e kaTa co oOo N N NORA WYN e e A N IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire and injury to using electrical 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 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
16. wer interruption the display will show ENTER CLOCK TIME if you prefer to not have the clock displayed touch RESET pad You can check the clock time while cooking is in progress by touching the CLOCK pad SETTING THE OVEN TIMER 1 Touch TIMER pad 2 Enter the amount of time you want to count down by touching the number pads Digit time is in minutes e Time countdown can be seen in display for 3 seconds before clock or cooking time is returned to display e Touch TIMER and then touch RESET to cancel TIMER during timing process SETTING COOKING TIMES AND POWER LEVELS A One stage Cooking 1 Use the number pads to seta cooking time You can seta cooking time from one seconds to 99 minutes and 99 seconds If you are setting a time greater than one minute you must enter numbers for both minutes and seconds For example to set 20 minutes enter 2 0 0 0 2 If you want to set a power level other than 100 power touch POWER then use the number pads to enter the power level You can set the power level timer sets minutes and seconds from from 1 to 9 left to right so a single digit can be set 3 Touch START STOP to start cooking 5 for 5 seconds or up to 4 digits USE THESE SINGLE DIGIT TO 2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds REPRESENT POWER LEVELS Number pad of Power 3 Touch START STOP pad 9 90 NOTE e After time has elapsed four beeps 6 60 sound and END appears in display 7 ae Touch RESET pad or open
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