RCA Microwave Oven RMW968 User Guide

Microwave Oven  
RMW968  
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.  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety  
precautions should be followed, including the  
following:  
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.  
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns,  
electric shock, fire, and injury to persons or  
exposure to excessive microwave energy:  
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. 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. 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.  
1) Do not overheat the liquid.  
3. This appliance must be grounded.  
Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See  
"grounding instructions” on page 3.  
2)  
Stir the liquid both before and  
halfway through heating it.  
3)  
Do not use straight-sided containers  
4. Install or locate this appliance only in  
accordance with the provided installation  
instructions.  
with narrow necks.  
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.  
7. As with any appliance, close supervision  
is necessary when used by children.  
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.  
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  
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  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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basement, near a swimming pool, or similar  
locations.  
appliance beneath this appliance.  
20. Be certain the glass tray and roller rings  
are in place when you operate the oven  
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.  
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.  
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 clot  
18. Use only thermometers, which are  
specifically designed for use in microwave  
ovens.  
19. Do not operate any heating or cooking  
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,  
materials.  
or  
near  
combustible  
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.  
WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug  
can result in a risk of electric shock.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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least as great as the electrical rating of 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.  
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:  
Power Supply Cord  
If you have any questions about the  
grounding or electrical instructions, consult  
a qualified electrician or service person.  
1. A short power supply cord is provided  
to reduce the risks resulting from  
becoming entangled in or tripping over a  
longer cord.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
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  
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Styrofoam plates and cups — These can  
melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food.  
Λ 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. You should keep distance of 1 inch  
(2.54cm) between aluminum foil and cavity.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Plastic — Use only if labeled "Microwave  
Safe". Other plastics can melt.  
8 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.  
COOKING TECHNIQUES  
Your microwave makes cooking easier than  
conventional cooking, provided you keep these  
considerations in mind:  
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.  
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.  
TURNING  
Turn foods over midway through cooking to  
expose all parts to microwave energy. This is  
especially important with large foods such as  
roasts.  
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  
STANDING  
Foods cooked in the microwave build up  
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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.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Power Consumption:  
Output:  
120V~60Hz, 1350W (MICROWAVE)  
900W  
Operation Frequency:  
2450MHz  
Outside Dimensions(H×W×D):  
Oven Cavity Dimensions(H×W×D):  
Oven Capacity:  
11 1/16×19×15 11/16 in.  
8 11/16×13 3/8×12 5/8 in.  
0.9cu.ft  
Cooking Uniformity:  
Turntable System  
Approx. 30lb.  
Net Weight:  
The above data may be confirmed or updated.  
PART NAMES  
1. Door Safety Lock System  
2. Oven Window  
3. Roller Ring  
4. Shaft  
5. Control Panel  
6. Oven Air Vent  
7. Glass Tray  
DO NOT REMOVE THE CARDBOARD OVEN AIR  
VENT COVER THAT IS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE!  
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CONTROL PANEL  
Q
MENU ACTION SCREEN  
Cooking time, power, indicators and present time are displayed.  
Q
QUICK COOK BUTTONS  
Instant settings to cook popular foods  
Q
POWER  
Use to set power levels other than high.  
Q
TIMER  
Timer functions independently, even while a cooking program is in  
process.  
Q
COOK  
Use for multi-stage cooking. Enables cooking at multiple power and  
time settings automatically.  
Q
COOK BY WEIGHT  
Programmed cooking based on weight of foods cooked.  
Q
DEFROST BY WEIGHT  
Programmed defrosting based on the weight of the foods to be  
defrosted.  
Q
SPEED DEFROST  
Quick defrost function that alternates defrost and stand times to  
quickly and effectively defrost foods.  
Q
NUMBER PADS(0-9)  
Touch to set time or amount.  
Q
CLOCK  
Sets current time.  
Q
RESET  
Clears all previous settings.  
Q
START/STOP  
Touch to start or stop cooking.  
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS  
SIGNALS DURING OVEN SETTINGS  
ONE SIGNAL: Oven accepts the entry.  
TWO SIGNALS: Oven does not accept the entry, check and try again.  
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.  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
1. Touch CLOCK pad.  
2. If you want to set a power level other than  
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).  
100% power, touch POWER, then  
3. Use the number pads to enter the power level.  
You can set the power level from 1 to 9.  
4. Touch START/STOP to start cooking.  
3. Touch CLOCK pad again.  
Use single digits to set a cooking power level:  
NOTE:  
Number pad  
Cooking power  
90%  
·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.  
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8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
80%  
70%  
60%  
·You can check the clock time while cooking is in  
progress by touching the CLOCK pad.  
50%  
40%  
30%  
SETTING THE OVER TIMER  
20%  
1. Touch TIMER.  
10%  
2. Enter the amount of time 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) or up to four digits (2405 for  
24 minutes, 5 seconds).  
B. Two-stage Cooking  
Some recipes require different stages of  
cooking at different temperatures.  
1. SET STAGE 1:  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
Follow steps 1 and 2 in “One-stage Cooking”. DO  
NOT TOUCH START/STOP  
NOTE:  
·Time countdown can be seen in display for 3  
seconds before clock or cooking time is returned  
to display.  
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.)  
·Touch TIMER and then touch RESET to cancel  
TIMER during timing process.  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
NOTE:  
·after total time has elapsed, 4 signals sound and  
END appears in display. Touch RESET or open  
SETTING A COOKING PROGRAM  
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oven door to clear END before starting another  
cooking function.  
Note:  
· Meat must be defrosted and at refrigerated  
temperature.  
·Weight must be in pounds and ounces.  
SPEED DEFROST  
·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.  
1. Touch SPEED DEFROST.  
2. Enter desired defrosting time by touching  
correct number pads.  
Converting Fractions of a Pound to Ounces  
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).  
Fractions of a pound Ounces  
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  
.60 to .65  
.66 to .71  
.72 to .78  
.79 to .84  
.85 to .90  
.91 to .97  
0
3. Touch START/STOP.  
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NOTE:  
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·After time has elapsed four signals sound and  
END appears in display. Touch RESET pad or  
open door to clear END before starting another  
cooking function.  
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4
5
6
·After setting SPEED DEFROST, oven can be  
programmed to automatically switch to one or  
two-stage cooking.  
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8
·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.  
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10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
·For speed defrost and two stage cooking, follow  
steps above. Before touching START/STOP, enter  
two-stage cooking programs.  
go to next  
even  
above .97  
COOK BY WEIGHT  
1. Touch COOK BY WEIGHT.  
·Turn meat over when oven signals twice. Touch  
2. Enter the one digit code by touching the  
START/STOP to resume cooking.  
correct number pad.  
·After total cooking time, 4 signals sound and  
END appears in display. Touch RESET or open  
oven door to clear END before starting another  
cooking function.  
3. Enter weight.  
4. Touch START/STOP.  
·Let meat stand few minutes before carving.  
Cook By Weight Code Description  
DEFROST BY WEIGHT  
CODE  
TYPE  
Beef  
MAX WEIGHT  
5 lb. 16 oz.  
5 lb. 16 oz.  
5 lb. 4 oz.  
1. Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad.  
2. Enter weight.  
1
2
3
Mutton  
Pork  
3. Touch START/STOP pad.  
NOTE:  
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·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  
given above.  
SETTING CHILD LOCK  
The safety lock prevents unsupervised operation  
by children.  
·Turn food over when oven signals twice. Touch  
START/STOP pad to resume defrosting.  
To set, press and hold RESET for 3 seconds.  
LOCK is indicated on the display.  
·After total defrosting time, 4 signals sound and  
END appears in display. Touch RESET or open  
oven door to clear END before starting another  
cooking function.  
To cancel, press and hold RESET for 3 seconds.  
LOCK indication disappears.  
QUICK COOK SETTINGS  
The QUICK COOK settings allow you to cook or  
reheat food automatically without entering power  
level or time.  
BAKED POTATO  
For smaller portions, simply touch the applicable  
pad and start. For larger portions, push the pad  
twice.  
For 3.5 to 5 oz. potatoes:  
1. Touch POTATO once.  
2. Enter number of potatoes by touching  
FROZEN DINNER, BAKED POTATO and  
BEVERAGE allow you to cook multiple amounts  
number pads from 1 to 4.  
of the same food. Simply  
touch pad once, and  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
ENTER AMT appears In the display.  
amount of servings and start.  
Enter the  
For the large 6 to 8 oz. potatoes:  
1. Touch POTATO twice.  
2. Enter number of potatoes by touching  
POPCORN  
number pads from 1 to 4.  
1. Touch POPCORN.  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
POPCORN automatically sets the cooking  
time for a 3 to 3 1/2 oz. bag of microwave  
popcorn.  
2. Touch START/STOP.  
NOTE:  
PIZZA  
·To change the preset POPCORN time: Touch  
POPCORN twice. ENTER TIME appears in  
display. Touch number pads to enter minutes and  
seconds. Touch START/STOP. This new cooking  
time will remain whenever you use the POPCORN  
setting.  
Reheating a slice of pizza:  
1. Touch PIZZA once.  
2. Touch START/STOP.  
Heating a whole frozen pizza:  
1. Touch PIZZA twice..  
2. Touch START/STOP.  
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3. Touch START/STOP pad.  
BEVERAGE  
For 4 to 6 oz. cups:  
Microwaving one large (8-10 oz.) frozen dinner:  
1. Touch BEVERAGE once.  
1. Touch FROZEN DINNER twice.  
2. Enter number of cups by touching number  
2. For 1 entree or 2 entrees, touch the number  
pads from 1 to 4.  
pad “1” or “2”:  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
For the larger 7 to 9 oz. cups:  
1. Touch BEVERAGE twice.  
2. Enter number of mugs by touching number  
REHEAT  
pads from 1 to 4.  
1. Touch REHEAT pad.  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
2.  
Touch START/STOP.  
FROZEN DINNER  
For one or two small (5-7 oz.) frozen dinners:  
1. Touch FROZEN DINNER once.  
2. For 1 entree or 2 entrees, touch the number  
pad “1” or “2”  
CLEANING AND CARE  
cleaning the control panel, leave oven  
1. Turn off the oven and remove the power  
door open to prevent oven from  
accidentally turning on.  
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.  
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.  
7. It is occasionally necessary to remove the  
glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in  
warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.  
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.  
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.  
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  
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9. Remove odors from your oven by  
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  
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.  
appliance and possibly result in  
hazardous situation.  
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10. When it becomes necessary to replace the  
oven light, please consult a dealer to have  
it replaced.  
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.  
11. The oven should be cleaned regularly and  
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