RCA RMW1480 Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. sound and END appears in display Touch RESET pad or open 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 SETTING TURNTABLE ON OFF For most cooking the turntable should be on however the turntable can be turned off so that it does not rotate when extra large dishes are used Touch TURNTABLE pad and note the indicators ON OFF in the display SETTING MUSIC Touch to select the kind of reminder signal 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 MENU COOKING SETTINGS MENU COOKING allows you to cook or reheat food automatically without entering power level or time When setting MENU COOKING check visual guide on pad for correct setting Three MENU COOKING settings allow you to cook several amounts of the same food These include the BAKED POTATO BEVERAGE SOUP and FROZEN DINNER After you touch these pads ENTER AMT appears In the MENU COOKI2. 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 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 14
3. dishes 5 7 oz of frozen dinner 1 Touch FROZEN DINNER pad once 2 Touch NUMBER pads 1 2 to select the number of dishes 3 Touch START STOP pad To set the oven to microwave large dishes 8 10 oz of frozen dinner Touch FROZEN DINNER pad twice 2 Touch NUMBER pads 1 2 to select the number of dishes 3 Touch START STOP pad SETTING FRESH VEGETABLES 1 Touch FRESH VEGETABLES pad 2 Touch NUMBER pads 1 6 to select the amount of vegetables 25lb 3 Touch START STOP pad SETTING PIZZA Reheating a slice or two thin ones 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 SETTING REHEAT 1 Touch REHEAT pad 2 Touch NUMBER pads 1 7 to select the amount 30z of food 13 3 Touch START STOP pad Note place in dish or casserole slightly larger than the amount indicated Continue to heat with variable power and time if at the end of sensor reheat the food is not sufficiently hot NOTE This setting lets you reheat a dinner plate of chilled leftovers with good results SETTING FROZEN VEGETABLES 1 Touch FROZEN VEGETABLES pad 2 Touch NUMBER pads 1 6 to select the amount 25Ib of vegetables 3 Touch START STOP pad 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 fo
4. or up to four 2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE e Time countdown can be seen in digits 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 Along beep will sound at the end TIME COOKING 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 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 and 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 of Power 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 NWHROON OO B Multistage Cooking You can program oven for 4 cooking stages Each stage can be programmed with a different power level and time To program 2 stage 3 stage or 4 stage cooking repeat the one stage cooking steps 1 and 2 and touch START The oven will automatically proceed to the end of cooking stages NOTE 10 After stage 1 time has elapsed two beeps sound signaling the beginning of stage 2 After total time has elapsed 4 beeps sound and END appears in
5. NG smaller size food display In each category 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 below the picture of large size food signifies two touches of the pad 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 POTATO pad twice 2 Enter number of potatoes by touching number pads from 1 to 4 3 Touch START STOP pad SETTING BEVERAGE SOUP For 4 to 6 oz coffee cups 1 Touch BEVERAGE SOUP pad once 12 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 SOUP pad twice 2 Enter number of mugs by touching number pads from 1 to 4 3 Touch START STOP pad SETTING SEAFOOD 1 Touch SEAFOOD pad 2 Touch NUMBER pads 1 8 to select the amount 25 Ib of food 3 Touch START STOP pad Please remember that there is a more less pad which you can use to add or reduce cooking time for the best possible cooking result SETTING POPCORN 1 Touch POPCORN pad 2 Touch NUMBER pads 1 2 to select the amount of food 3 Touch START STOP pad SETTING FROZEN DINNER To microwave small
6. OWNER S MANUAL Microwave Oven RMW1480 Q 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 Complete and return the attached warranty card 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 a e aK iy ds vat ea ee een 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 0 ce ceeeeee eee ee eee ee eee ee eee en ene ena 2 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 0 cece cece eee ener eter erent een t near eee anette 3 UTENSILS GUIDE j e
7. ay through heating it 3 Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks 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 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 should be checked before serving in order to temperature avoid burns 13 Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Potholders needed to handle the utensil may be 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 a
8. display Touch RESET pad or open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function 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 CONVERTING FRACTIONS OF A POUND TO OUNCES FRACTIONS OF A POUND CUNEES 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 12 to 78 12 19 to 84 13 85 to 90 14 91 to 97 15 above 97 go to next even e Maximum weight for defrosting is 5 Ib 16 oz e Turn food over when oven beep twice Touch START STOP pad to defrosting resume 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 SPEED DEFROST 1 Touch SPEED DEFROST pad 2 Enter desired defrosting time by touching correct number pads Digital timer sets minutes and seconds from left to right so a single digit can be set 5 for 5 seconds or up to 4 digits 2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE e After time has elapsed four beeps
9. ener nipe bimsagetenehadt Ra EARE Ed o 4 COOKING TECHNIQUES piraci utre adane enp kapai pred ananira eaa Ge EEEa EEE Ea 6 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE noni eeni ionita i er TOE E EE EET 7 SPECIFICATIONS marees h enti eile ar et eee de ees 7 PART NAME Sina e Oars ee eae eae a ee ee nee 7 CONTROE PANEL oa crses cia eiea aeons ists dae g Cees te dd Seda Shag eb ee eee ed 8 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ccceeee eee e eee eee e teeta eee e een ee eee ta en eeeeeeaeeetats 9 ABOUT MENU COOKING SETTINGS cc ceeceeee eee eee e eee eeeeteea eee eneeeeeee eee 12 CLEANING AND CARE a a o hk ened ae dee ed deo GAA Gene ones es 14 basic IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When safety precautions using electrical appliances 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 Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 1 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See grounding instructions on page 3 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in th
10. ich 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 vegetables while cooking to distribute heat such as casseroles and 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 withou
11. is oven 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 close As with any appliance supervision is necessary when used by children 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 If materials inside the oven should O 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 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 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 halfw
12. od 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 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 this is normal 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 proper position Remove odors from your oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep bowl microwave for 5 minutes Wipe thoroughly
13. on 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 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 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 4 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 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
14. ouch to set times power level weight or amounts of food CLOCK Touch to set the clock RESET Clears all previous settings if touched before cooking starts TURNTABLE Touch to turn turntable on or off START STOP Touch where the START STOP is 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 This is a 12 hour clock system 2 Touch CLOCK pad once more This is a 24 hour clock system 3 Use the number pads to enter the correct time If you selected 12 hour clock system the digital clock allows you to set from 1 00 to 12 59 If you selected 24 hour clock system the digital clock allows you to set from 0 00 to 23 59 You must touch at least three numbers to set the clock one for hour and two for minutes 4 Touch CLOCK pad The clock starts counting NOTE 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 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 and seconds and set left to right Set one digit a 5 for 5 seconds
15. ppliance 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 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 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 extensi
16. t 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 CONTROL PANEL Also see following pages for more detail DISPLAY Cooking time power indicators and present time are displayed MENU COOKING BAKED POTATO BEVERAGE SOUP SEAFOOD POPCORN FROZEN DINNER PIZZA FRESH VEGETABLES REHEAT FROZEN VEGETABLES Allow you to reheat or cook food automatically without entering power level or time POWER MUSIC Use to set power level or select the kind of reminder signal 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 MORE LESS Adds or reduces the cooking time of menu cooking TIMER You can use the TIMER function independently even while a cooking program is going on in the oven NUMBER PADS 0 9 T
17. 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 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 e Plastic Use only if labeled Microwave Safe Other plastics can melt e 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 e Glass jars and bottles Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave It can shatter and cause damage and injury e 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 e 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 wh
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