RCA Microwave Oven RMW1156 User Guide

Owner’s Manual

Microwave Oven

RMW1156

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

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils

precautions should be followed, including the

following:

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.

2. Read

and

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 4.

2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway

through heating it.

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.

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.

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.

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:

a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance when paper, plastic, or other

combustible materials are placed inside the

oven to facilitate cooking.

13. Cooking utensils may become hot

because of heat transferred from the heated

food. Potholders may be needed to handle the

utensil.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or

plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

14. Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

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.

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.

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 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.

19. Do not operate any heating or cooking

appliance beneath this appliance.

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. The appliance shall be only used on a

countertop over 3 feet above the floor.

7. 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.

8. Make sure that the power supply cord is

undamaged and does not run under the

oven or over any hot or sharp surface.

4. Do not place the oven where heat,

moisture, or high humidity are

9. The socket must be readily accessible

so that it can be easily unplugged in an

emergency.

generated,

materials.

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.

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.

WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug

can result in a risk of electric shock.

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.

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

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.

Power Supply Cord

1. A short power supply cord is provided to

reduce the risks resulting from becoming

Notes:

If you have any questions about the grounding

or electrical instructions, consult a qualified

electrician or service person.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Microwaveable plastic wrap — Use to retain

steam. Leave a small opening for some steam

to escape and avoid placing it directly on the

food.

Plastic — Use only if labeled "Microwave

Safe". Other plastics can melt.

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.

SHIELDING

ADDING MOISTURE

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.

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, 1450W (Microwave)

1000W

Operation Frequency:

Outside Dimensions(H×W×D):

Oven Cavity Dimensions(H×W×D):

Oven Capacity:

2450MHz

11 13/16×21 1/4×17 9/16 in.

9 7/16×13 15/16×14 1/8 in.

1.1 cu.ft

Cooking Uniformity:

Net Weight:

Turntable System

Approx. 35.2lb.

Note: The above data may be further confirmed or updated.

PART NAMES

1. Door Safety Lock System

2. Oven Window

3. Roller Ring

4. Shaft

5. Door Release Button

6. Control Panel

7. Oven Air Vent

8. Glass Tray

CONTROL PANEL

MENU ACTION SCREEN

Cooking time, power, indicators and present time are

displayed.

QUICK COOK BUTTONS

Instant settings to cook popular foods

TIMER

Timer functions independently, even while a cooking

program is in process.

COOK

Use for multi-stage cooking. Enable cooking at multiple

power and time settings automatically.

DEFROST BY WEIGHT

Programmed defrosting based on the weight of the foods

to be defrosted.

SPEED DEFROST

Quick defrost function that alternates defrost and stand

times to quickly and effectively defrost foods.

COOK BY WEIGHT

Programmed cooking based on weight of foods.

NUMBER PADS (0-9)

Touch to set clock, cooking time or enter food weight.

CLOCK

Touch to set the clock time.

RESET

Touch to clear all previous settings.

POWER LEVEL

Use to set microwave power levels.

START/STOP

Touch to start or stop cooking.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

SIGNALS DURING OVEN SETTINGS

then use the number pads to enter the power

level. You can set the power level from 0 to

100% (no need touch number pads when

setting 100% power).

ONE SIGNAL: Oven accepts the entry.

TWO SIGNALS: Oven does not accept the entry,

please check and try again.

3. Touch START/STOP pad to start 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.

Use digit to set a cooking power level:

Number pad

Cooking power

100%

90%

1,0

80%

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. Touch CLOCK pad.

70%

60%

2. Use the number pads to enter clock time.

3. Touch CLOCK pad again.

NOTE:

50%

40%

30%

·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 not to have the clock displayed,

touch RESET.

20%

10%

B. Two-stage Cooking

Some recipes require different stages of

cooking at different power levels.

SETTING THE TIMER

1. Touch TIMER pad.

1. SET STAGE 1:

2. Enter the amount of time by touching the

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

NOT TOUCH START/STOP pad

number pads.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

2. SET STAGE 2:

NOTE:

Touch COOK pad then enter proper cooking time

and (lower) power level. (Most 2-stage recipes

use lower power for second stage.)

·The maximum time you can enter is 99 minutes

and 99 seconds.

·Touch TIMER and then touch RESET to cancel

TIMER during timing process.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

SPEED DEFROST

1. Touch SPEED DEFROST pad.

SETTING MICRO. COOKING PROGRAM

A. One-stage Cooking

2. Enter desired defrosting time by touching

1. Use the number pads to set a cooking time.

The longest cooking time is 99 minutes and

99 seconds.

correct number pads.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

2. If you want to set a power level other than

100% power, touch POWER LEVEL pad, and

NOTE:

.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

·After setting SPEED DEFROST, oven can be

programmed to automatically switch to one or

two-stage cooking.

·For speed defrost and one stage cooking, follow

steps above. Before touching START/STOP pad,

touch COOK pad, and enter time and power level.

Then touch START/STOP pad.

·For speed defrost and two-stage cooking, follow

steps above. Before touching START/STOP pad,

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

food over. After that, touch START/STOP pad to

resume cooking.

COOK BY WEIGHT

1. Touch COOK BY WEIGHT pad.

2. Enter the one digit code by touching the

correct number pad (1~3).

3. Enter weight by touching number pads.

4. Touch START/STOP pad.

DEFROST BY WEIGHT

Cook By Weight Code Description

1. Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad.

2. Enter weight by touching number pads.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

CODE

TYPE

Beef

MAX WEIGHT

5 lb. 16 oz.

5 lb. 4 oz.

Mutton

Pork

·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 by using the chart

given above. The maximum weight is 5lb.16oz.

Note:

·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.

·During defrosting the system will sound to remind

user to turn food over, then touch START/STOP

pad to resume defrosting.

Converting Fractions of a Pound to Ounces

Fractions of a pound Ounces

SETTING CHILD LOCK

The safety lock prevents unsupervised operation

by children.

Less than .03

.03 to .09

.10 to .15

.16 to .21

.22 to .27

.28 to .34

.35 to .40

1. To set, in standby mode, press and hold

RESET pad for 3 seconds. Lock indicator will

appear on the display.

2. To cancel, in standby mode, press and hold

RESET pad for 3 seconds. Lock indicator will

disappear.

QUICK COOK SETTINGS

The QUICK COOK settings allow you to cook or

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

reheat food automatically without entering power

level or time.

For smaller portions, simply touch the applicable

pad and start. For larger portions, push the pad

twice.

PIZZA

Reheating a slice of pizza:

1. Touch PIZZA pad once.

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

Heating a whole frozen pizza:

1. Touch PIZZA pad twice.

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

FROZEN DINNER, BAKED POTATO and

BEVERAGE allow you to cook multiple amounts

of the same food. Simply touch pad once, and

ENTER AMT appears in the display. Enter the

amount of servings and start.

POPCORN

1. Touch POPCORN pad.

BEVERAGE

For coffee cups (5 to 7 oz. per share):

POPCORN automatically sets the cooking

time for a 3.5 oz. bag of microwave popcorn.

1. Touch BEVERAGE pad once.

2. Enter number of cups by touching number

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

pads from 1 to 4.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

·To change the preset POPCORN time:

1. Touch POPCORN pad twice.

For the larger coffee cups (9 to 11 oz. per

share)

2. Use number pads to enter minutes and

1. Touch BEVERAGE pad twice.

seconds.

2. Enter number of cups by touching number

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

pads from 1 to 4.

The longest cooking time is 99 minutes and 99

seconds. The new cooking time will remain

whenever you use the POPCORN setting until you

reset it.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

FROZEN DINNER

For small (7 to 9 oz. per share) frozen

dinners:

BAKED POTATO

For potatoes (4 to 6 oz. per entries):

1. Touch FROZEN DINNER pad once.

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

1. Touch BAKED POTATO pad once.

pad “1” or “2”

2. Enter number of potatoes by touching

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

number pads from 1 to 4.

Microwaving larger (10 to 12 oz. per share)

frozen dinners:

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

1. Touch FROZEN DINNER pad twice.

For the large potatoes (8 to 10 oz. per entries):

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

1. Touch BAKED POTATO pad twice.

pad “1” or “2”:

2. Enter number of potatoes by touching

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

number pads from 1 to 4.

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

Note: This setting lets you reheat a dinner plate of

chilled leftovers with good results.

REHEAT

For a plate of cool food (11 to 14 oz.)

1. Touch REHEAT pad.

CLEANING AND CARE

1. Turn off the oven and remove the power

warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.

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

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.

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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