RCA RMW768 Microwave Oven User Manual
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3. 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 SETTING COOKING TIMES AND POWER LEVELS A One stage Cooking 1 Use the number pads to set a cooking time You can set a cooking time from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 2 f you want to set a power level other than 10096 power touch POWER then use the number pads to enter the power level You can set the power level from 1 to 9 3 Touch START STOP to start cooking USE THESE SINGLE DIGIT TO REPRESENT POWER LEVELS Number pad 96 of Power 9096 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 m CO OI O OO 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 START STOP pad 2 SET STAGE 2 Touch COOK pad then enter proper cooking time and lower power level Most 2 stage recipes use lower power for second stage 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE After total time has elapsed 4 beeps sound and END appears in display Touch RESET pad or open the oven door to END before cooking function clear starting another SETTING SPEED DEFROST 1 Touch SPEED DEFROST pad 2 Enter desired defrosting time by touching correct number pad
4. 8 19 20 21 water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar locations 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 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 Use only thermometers which are specifically designed for use in microwave ovens Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance Be certain the glass tray and roller rings are in place when you operate the oven 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 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 15 amp It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided The oven is equipped with a 3 prong groun
5. IZZA BEVERAGE FROZEN DINNER REHEAT Allow 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 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 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 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 1 Touch CLOCK pad 2 Use the number pads to enter the correct time 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 power interruption the display will show ENTER CLOCK TIME if you prefer to not have the clock displayed touch RESET pad SETTING THE OVEN TIMER 1 Touch TIMER pad 2 Enter the amount of time you want to count down by touching
6. RCs owners Manual Microwave Oven RMW768 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 PREC AUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MIC ROWAVE ENERGY the safety interlocks residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces close properly and that there is no damage to the Door bent Hinges and latches broken or loosened Door seals and sealing surfaces personnel 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 b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service CONTENT PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS essen rennen nnne eren enne GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS sess nere nennen eene rer en nre UTENSILS GUIDE 2 28 2 15 Eee dee aee aie iie COOKING TECHNIQUE
7. S Less than 03 03 to 09 10 to 15 16 to 21 22 to 27 28 to 34 35 to 40 41 to 46 47 to 53 00 NI O01 0 PO 54 to 59 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 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 cooking time 4 beeps sound and END appears in display Touch RESET or open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function SETTING DEFROST BY WEIGHT 1 Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad 2 Enter food weight The maximum weight you can enter is 5 Ib 160z 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE Weight must be in pounds and ounces Ounce weights less than 10 must be preceded by a O If label gives weight in pounds only change the fraction of a pound to ounces using the chart on this page During defrosting process you need to Then pad to turn food over touch START STOP defrosting once resume 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 press and hold RESET p
8. ad for 3 seconds LOCK indicator lights press and hold RESET pad for 3 seconds LOCK indicator goes off To set To cancel 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 11 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 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 popcorn 2 Touch START STOP pad NOTE To reset POPCORN time Touch 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 microwave BAKED POTATO For potatoes 4 to 6 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 8 to 10 oz per entries 1 Touch BAKED POTATO pad twice 2 Enter number of potatoes by touching number pads from 1
9. ding 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 sh
10. e 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 Save These Instructions 1 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE If the oven fails to operate Check to ensure that the oven i
11. en not in use 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 Do not overheat the liquid 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 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying It is difficult to control the temperature of oil in microwave oven Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes whole squash apples and chestnuts before cooking 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 Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not store or use this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near 16 17 1
12. l 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 lt gt 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 wh
13. ort 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 4 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
14. rs as they may stain streak or dull the door surface 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 Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters 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 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 It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning Wash the 10 When it 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 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 ha
15. s 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE e After time has elapsed four beeps sound and END appears in display Touch RESET pad or open the door to clear END before starting another cooking function After setting SPEED DEFROST oven can be programmed to automatically switch to one or two Stage cooking e For speed defrost and one stage cooking follow steps above Before touching START STOP pad COOK pad and enter time and power level Then touch START STOP pad For touch speed defrost and two stage cooking follow steps above Before touching START STOP pad COOK pad cooking programs touch and enter two stage 10 SETTING COOK BY WEIGHT Touch COOK BY WEIGHT pad 2 Touching the single digit 1 3 pad to select food code 3 Enter food weight 4 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 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 OUNCE
16. s plugged in securely If it is not remove the plug from the outlet wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely 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 Check to ensure that the control panel is programmed correctly and the timer is set 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 REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF SPECIHCATIONS Power Consumption 120V 60Hz 1050W Output 700W Operation Frequency 2450MHz Outside Dimensions HxWxD 10 5 16x17 13 16x15 9 16 inches Inside Dimensions HxWxD 8 1 4x12 3 8x12 3 8 inches Oven Capacity 0 7 cu ft Cooking Uniformity Turntable System Net Weight Approx 25 1lbs Note the data quoted above may be further confirmed or updated PART NAMES Door Safety Lock System Oven Window Turntable Roller Control Panel Oven Air Vent Glass Tray 9 gm x o Im DO NOT REMOVE THE CARDBOARD OVEN AIR VENT COVER THAT IS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE CONTROL PANEL Also see following pages for more detail DISPLAY Cooking time power indicators and present time are displayed BAKED POTATO POPCORN P
17. 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 pizza 1 Tap PIZZA pad twice 2 Touch START STOP pad 12 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 For 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 For 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 For a plate of cool food 11 14 oz 1 Touch REHEAT pad 2 Touch START STOP pad NOTE This setting lets you reheat a dinner plate of chilled leftovers with good results CLEANING AND CARE Turn off the oven and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning 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 cleane
18. ve it replaced 1 The oven should be cleaned regularly 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 13
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