RCA Microwave Oven RMW742 User Guide

Microwave Oven

RMW742

Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety

precautions should be followed, including the

following:

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 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:

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

the

specific

"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY" on page 1.

1) Do not overheat the liquid.

2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway

through heating it.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See

"grounding instructions” on page 3.

3) Do not use straight-sided containers with

narrow necks.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in

accordance with the provided installation

instructions.

4) After heating, allow the container to stand

in the microwave oven for a short time before

removing the container.

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.

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.

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.

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.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

8. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

13. Cooking utensils may become hot

because of heat transferred from the heated

food. Potholders may be needed to handle the

utensil.

a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance when paper, plastic, or other

combustible materials are placed inside the

oven to facilitate cooking.

14. Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bag in oven.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

22. When separate cleaning instructions are

provided,

See

door

surface

cleaning

instructions on Page 13.

19. Do not operate any heating or cooking

appliance beneath this appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. Make sure that all the packing 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.

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.

6. Do not operate the oven without glass

tray, roller support, and shaft in their

proper positions.

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.

7. Make sure that the power supply cord is

undamaged and does not run under the

oven or over any hot or sharp surface.

8. The socket must be readily accessible so

that it can be easily unplugged in an

emergency.

4. Do not place the oven where heat,

moisture, or high humidity are generated,

or near combustible materials.

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.

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.

WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug

can result in a risk of electric shock.

b) The extension cord must be

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

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

grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall

receptacle that is properly installed and

grounded.

Notes:

If you have any questions about the grounding

or electrical instructions, consult a qualified

electrician or service person.

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.

Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can

accept any liability for damage to the oven or

personal injury resulting from failure to observe

the electrical connection procedures.

2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are

UTENSILS GUIDE

This section lists which utensils can be used in

Λ LIMITED USE

the microwave, which ones have limited use for

short periods, and which ones should not be

used in the microwave.

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, 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.

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.

Plastic — Use only if labeled "Microwave

Safe". Other plastics can melt.

Microwaveable plastic wrap — Use to retain

steam. Leave a small opening for some steam

to escape and avoid placing it directly on the

food.

8 Not Recommended

Paper towels and napkins

—

Use for

Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too

thin to be used in a microwave. It can shatter

and cause damage and injury.

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.

Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except

for popcorn bags that are designed for

microwave use.

Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes

— Use for heating or cooking.

Styrofoam plates and cups — These can

melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food.

Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term

heating at low temperatures. Do not use

recycled paper, which may contain metal and

could ignite.

Plastic storage and food containers —

Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in

the microwave.

Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent

spattering.

Metal utensils — These can damage your oven.

Remove all metal before cooking.

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.

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:

TURNING

Turn foods over midway through cooking to

expose all parts to microwave energy. This is

especially important with large foods such as

roasts.

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.

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.

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.

ADDING MOISTURE

SHIELDING

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.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Consumption:

Output:

120V~60Hz, 1050W (MICROWAVE)

700W

Operation Frequency:

Outside Dimensions(H×W×D):

Oven Cavity Dimensions(H×W×D):

Oven Capacity:

2450MHz

10 ⁵/₁₆×17 ¹³/₁₆×15 ⁷/₁₆in.

8 ¹¹/₁₆×12 ³/₈×11 ⁹/₁₆in.

0.7 cu.ft

Cooking Uniformity:

Net Weight:

Turntable System

Approx. 25.1 lb.

PART NAMES

1. Door Safety Lock System

2. Oven Window

3. Turntable Roller

4. Door Release Button

5. Control Panel

6. Wave Guide

7. Glass Tray

DO NOT REMOVE THE CARDBOARD OVEN AIR

VENT COVER THAT IS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE!

CONTROL PANEL

NUMBER PADS (0-9)

Touch to input time or amount.

TIMER

Timer functions independently, even while a cooking

program is in process.

POWER LEVEL

Use to set power levels other than high.

COOK

Use for multi-stage cooking. Enables cooking at multiple

power and time settings automatically.

MENU ACTION SCREEN

Cooking time, power, indicators and present time are

displayed.

QUICK COOK BUTTONS

Instant settings to cook popular foods

COOK BY WEIGHT

Programmed cooking based on weight of food to be

cooked.

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 foods.

CLOCK

Set current time.

START/STOP

Touch to start or stop a cooking program

RESET

Clear all previous settings.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

SIGNALS DURING OVEN SETTINGS

ONE SIGNAL: Oven accepts the entry.

TWO SIGNALS: Oven does not accept the entry, check and try again.

use the number pads to enter the power

level.

3. Touch START/STOP pad to start.

Use single digits to set a cooking power level:

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. Touch CLOCK pad.

Number pad

Cooking power

100%

90%

2. Use the number pads to enter the correct

time.

1, 0

3. Touch CLOCK pad again.

NOTE:

80%

·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.

70%

60%

50%

40%

·You can check the clock time while cooking is in

progress by touching the CLOCK pad.

30%

20%

10%

SETTING THE TIMER

1. Touch TIMER pad.

2. Enter the amount of time by touching the

B. Two-stage Cooking

number pads.

Some recipes require different stages of

cooking with different power and time.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

1. SET STAGE 1:

·Time countdown can be seen in display for 5

seconds before clock or cooking time is returned

to display.

Follow steps 1 and 2 in “One-stage Cooking”. DO

NOT TOUCH START/STOP

2. SET STAGE 2:

·Touch TIMER and then touch RESET to cancel

TIMER during timing process.

Touch COOK then enter proper cooking time and

power level. (Most 2-stage recipes use lower

power for second stage.)

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

MICROWAVE COOKING

NOTE:

A. One-stage Cooking

·After total time has elapsed, signals sound and

END appears in display. Touch any pad or open

oven door to clear END before starting another

cooking function.

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. If you want to set a power level other than

100% power, touch POWER LEVEL, then

by a 0. If label gives weight in pounds only,

change the fraction of a pound to ounces using

the following chart.

SPEED DEFROST

1. Touch SPEED DEFROST pad.

Converting Fractions of a Pound to Ounces:

2. Enter desired defrosting time (up to 99 min.

Fractions of a pound

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

.54 to 59

Ounces

99 sec.) by touching correct number pads.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

·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 time has elapsed, signals sound and END

appears in display. Touch any pad or open 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.

.60 to .65

.66 to .71

.72 to .78

.79 to .84

.85 to .90

.91 to .97

·For Speed Defrost and One Stage cooking,

follow steps above. Before touching START/STOP,

touch COOK, enter time and power level. Then

touch START/STOP.

·For Speed Defrost and Two Stage cooking, follow

steps above. Before touching START/STOP, touch

COOK, enter Two-Stage cooking programs.

go to next

even

above .97

· During cooking, the system will pause

automatically and sound to remind user to turn

meat over. After that touch START/STOP to

resume cooking.

COOK BY WEIGHT

1. Touch COOK BY WEIGHT pad.

·After total cooking time, signals sound and END

appears in display. Touch any pad or open oven

door to clear END before starting another cooking

function.

2. Enter the one digit code by touching the

correct number pad1-3.

3. Enter weight by touching number pads.

4. Touch START/STOP pad.

·Let meat stand few minutes before carving.

Cook By Weight Code Description

CODE

TYPE

Beef

MAX WEIGHT

5 lb. 16 oz.

5 lb. 4 oz.

DEFROST BY WEIGHT

Mutton

Pork

1. Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad.

2. Enter weight by touching number pads.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

· Meat must be frozen and at refrigerated

temperature.

·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

·Weight must be in pounds and ounces.

·Ounce weights less than 10 must be preceded

fraction of a pound to ounces using the chart

given above. Maximum weight is 5 lb. 16 oz.

SETTING CHILD LOCK

The safety lock prevents unsupervised operation

by children.

·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.

To activate, in standby mode, press and hold

RESET pad for 3 seconds. LOCK will appear on

the display.

·After total defrosting time, signals sound and

END appears in display. Touch any pad or open

oven door to clear END before starting another

cooking function.

To deactivate, press and hold RESET pad for 3

seconds. LOCK will disappear.

QUICK COOK SETTINGS

The QUICK COOK settings allow you to cook or

reheat food automatically without entering power

level and time.

BAKED POTATO

For 4 to 6 oz. each share of potatoes:

For smaller portions, simply touch the applicable

pad and start. For larger portions, push the pad

twice.

1. Touch BAKED POTATO pad once.

2. Enter number of potatoes by touching

FROZEN DINNER, BAKED POTATO and

BEVERAGE allow you to cook multiple amounts

of the same food. Simply touch pad once, and

ENTER AMT appear on the display window.

Enter the amount of servings and start.

number pads from 1 to 4.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

For the 8 to 10 oz. each share of potatoes:

1. Touch BAKED POTATO pad twice.

2. Enter number of potatoes by touching

POPCORN

number pads from 1 to 4.

POPCORN automatically sets the cooking time for

a 3.5 oz. bag of microwave popcorn.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

1. Touch POPCORN pad once.

2. Touch START/STOP.

PIZZA

To change the preset POPCORN time:

Reheating a slice of pizza:

1. Touch PIZZA pad once.

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

Heating a whole pizza:

1. Touch POPCORN twice. ENTER TIME

appear in display window.

2. Touch number pads to enter minutes and

seconds (up to 99 min. 99 sec).

1. Touch PIZZA pad twice.

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

3. Touch START/STOP.

This new cooking time will remain whenever you

use the POPCORN setting except the power is cut

off.

frozen dinners:

1. Touch FROZEN DINNER pad once.

BEVERAGE

For 5 to 7 oz. each cup of beverage:

2. For 1 entree or 2 entrees, touch the number

pad “1” or “2”

1. Touch BEVERAGE pad once.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

2. Enter number of cups by touching number

Microwaving one or two large of (10-12 oz.

each share) frozen dinner:

pads from 1 to 4.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

1. Touch FROZEN DINNER pad twice.

For the 9 to 11 oz. each cup of beverage:

1. Touch BEVERAGE pad twice.

2. For 1 entree or 2 entrees, touch the number

pad “1” or “2”:

2. Enter number of mugs by touching number

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

pads from 1 to 4.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

REHEAT

For a plate of cooled food:

FROZEN DINNER

For one or two small of (7-9 oz. each share)

1. Touch REHEAT pad.

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

CLEANING AND CARE

warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.

1. Turn off the oven and remove the power

plug from the wall socket before cleaning.

8. 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.

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.

9. Remove odors from your oven by

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.

combining a cup of water with the juice

and skin of one lemon in

deep

microwaveable bowl, microwave for 5

minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry with a

soft cloth.

4. Wipe the window on both sides with a

damp cloth to remove any spills or

spatters.

10. When it becomes necessary to replace the

oven light, please consult a dealer to have

it replaced.

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.

11. 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

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.

appliance and possibly result in

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.

7. It is occasionally necessary to remove the

glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in

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