contoure RV-580-OTR User manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: RV-580-OTR
OVER-THE-RANGE
Before using your microwave oven, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
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Thank you for purchasing this quality CONTOURE®appliance.
Congratulations on your new Over-the-Range Microwave Oven.
For your safety and full enjoyment of this product, always read the
instruction book carefully before using.
Don’t forget to register your product at www.contoureusa.com for up-
dates and other relevant information.
This manual contains important information on the installation, use,
and care of your appliance. Please read this manual carefully before
installation and operation of this machine to prevent injury and proper-
ty damage and to take full advantage of your microwave’s benets and
features.
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Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual DO NOT
cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your
responsibility to use common sense, caution and care when installing,
maintaining and operating this appliance.
This symbol indicates that hazards or unsafe practices may
cause serious personal injury or death.
To reduce the risk of re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury
when using your appliance, these basic safety precautions MUST be
followed.
These warnings are to prevent injury to you and to others. Please follow
them explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires the business to
warn of potential
exposure to such substances.
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This appliance
can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including
benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide.
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- To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, burns, injury or ex-
posure to excessive microwave energy and when using electrical appli-
ances, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using this appliance.
• Read and follow the specic warning: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. SEE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.
• 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 – can explode and should NOT be heated in
this appliance.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this
manual.
• DO NOT use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance
• This oven is specically designed to heat or cook food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary and required
when it is used by children.
• DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualied service technicians.
• DO NOT cover or block any openings on the appliance.
• 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 location.
• DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• DO NOT let cord hang over edge(s) of tables, or countertops.
• When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on
closing the door, only use mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth.
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• 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 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 interior for storage purposes.
• DO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven
when not in use.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, burns, injury or
exposure to excessive microwave energy and when using electrical
appliances, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Liquids such as water, coffee or tea can be overheated beyond the
boiling point without appearing to be boiling. This is called delayed
eruptive boiling.
• 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 THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED
INTO THE LIQUID.
• DO NOT use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. Use
wide-mouth containers.
• Stir liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
• DO NOT overheat liquid.
• Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the
container. This may also cause delayed eruptive boiling.
• After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for at
least 20 seconds before removing the container.
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• DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open, this can
result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
break or tamper with the safety interlocks.
• DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door or
allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces
• DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged.
• It is very important that the oven door closes properly and that there
is no damage to the door (for example, make sure that the door is not
bent)
• It is very important that the oven door closes properly and there is no
damage to hinges, latches and door seals (for example, make sure that
the hinges, latches or door seals are not broken or loosened.
• The oven should never be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
properly quali ed service personnel.
• If the microwave unit is not kept clean, its surface may be degraded
and lead to a hazardous situation.
• Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal
injury or death.
• DO NOT disassemble this appliance
• Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock.
• DO NOT plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and
grounded.
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• Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock.
• DO NOT plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and
grounded.
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The installation of this appliance MUST be performed by a qualied
technician or service company.
Failing to have a qualied technician or service company install the oven
may result in electric shock, re, an explosion, problems with the
product or injury.
Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children.
DO NOT allow children to use them for play.
The electrical requirements are a 120 volt AC, 60 Hz, 15 Amp. or more
protected electrical supply. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only the microwave oven be provided.
Operation of your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio,
TV or similar equipment.
If there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by using the
following steps:
• Clean the door of the microwave and seal the surface of the oven
• Change the orientation of the receiving antenna used by the
radio
or TV
• Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the
microwave
and receiver are on different branch circuits.
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This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This
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. Consult a qualied electrician or
serviceman if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded. CONTOURE does not
accept any liability for damage to the microwave oven or personal injury
resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection
procedures.
The microwave oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. It must
be plugged into a wall receptable that is properly installed and
grounded.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE CUT OR REMOVE THE
GROUNDING PIN FROM THE PLUG. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
If the power supply cord is too short, only have a qualied electrician or
serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.
The power supply cord and plug must be connected to a separate 120
Volt, 60 Hz, 15 Amp, or more branch circuit, single grounded receptacle.
The receptacle should be located inside the cabinet directly above the
microwave oven mounting location as shown above.
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A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer cord sets or an extension cord should NOT be used unless the
below precautions are followed:
If a longer cord or extension cord is used:
• The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord
should match the rating of the appliance
• The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
• The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children,
or tripped over.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension
cord that has a 3-pronged grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that
will accept the plug on the appliance.
• NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and support.
• NEVER turn the tunrtable over so that a large dish can be placed
inside the microwave oven. The turntable turns clockwise and
counterclockwise.
• ALWAYS have food in the microwave oven when it is on to absorb the
microwave energy.
• DO NOT test the microwave oven without food.
• It is normal for the microwave oven’s exterior to be warm to the touch
when cooking or reheating
• This microwave oven is for food preparation ONLY.
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- To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, burns, injury or ex-
posure to excessive microwave energy and when using electrical appli-
ances, follow basic precautions, including the following:
If there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by using the
following steps:
• The oven must be placed on a level surface
• The glass turntable and turntable assembly must be in the oven during
cooking
• Handle glass turntable carefully and place cookware on it gently to
avoid
possible breakage.
• Incorrect use of browning dish may cause the turntable to break.
• Use only the correctly specied bag size when using the preset
popcorn program
• The oven has several built-in safety switches to ensure that the power
remains off when the door is open. DO NOT tamper with these switches.
• DO NOT operate the microwave oven empty. Operating with no food or
food that is low in moisture can cause re, charring or sparking.
• DO NOT cook bacon directly on the turntable
• Excessive local heating of the turntable may cause the turntable to
break
• DO NOT heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave oven. Uneven
heating / hotspots may occur and cause injury.
• DO NOT heat narrow-necked containers, like syrup bottles.
• DO NOT attempt to deep-fry in your microwave oven.
• DO NOT attempt home canning in this microwave oven. It is
impossible to be sure all contents of the jar have reached boiling
temperature.
• DO NOT use this microwave oven for commercial purposes. This
microwave oven is made for household use only.
• Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to
deterioration that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and
possibly result in a hazardous situation.
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Arcing is a spark or electric ash that crackles and/or pops. Arcing can
produce heat that is very intense and can damage the interior of the
microwave or container(s) used.
Arcing can also cause re. Arcing occurs when metal containers are
used in the microwave. Arcing can also occur with the use of metal
skewers, metal clamps, or twist ties from plastic bags used for food
items such as bread.
To prevent arcing, use the charts to determine the materials that are
microwave safe and follow instructions from the container
manufacturer.
Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking should be used
carefully. Some plastic containers advertised as “microwave safe” plastic
containers may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions like their
glass or ceramic counterparts. These containers may soften or char if
subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to
overcooking, the food and cookware may ignite.
• Use ”microwave-safe” plastics only in strict compliance with the
recommendations provided by the cookware manufacturer.
• DO NOT microwave empty cups or containers.
• DO NOT permit children to use plastic cookware unsupervised
It is not required to buy all new cookware after purchasing your micro-
wave oven.
Many of the cookware pieces you already own can be used successfully
in your new power convection microwave oven.
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Tightly closed containers may explode.
Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be
pierced before cooking.
Some non-metallic materials are not safe to use for microwaving. If in
doubt, you can test the material in questions using the following
procedure:
1. Fill a “microwave-safe” container with 1 cup of cold water (250 ml)
along with the material you’re testing.
2. Cook on maximum power for 3—seconds
3. Carefully feel the material or container. If the material or container is
warm, DO NOT use it for microwave cooking.
4. DO NOT exceed 1 minute cooking time for this test
5. Please take precautions when testing all “microwave-safe” materials
and or containers.
6. DO NOT allow children to conduct this test.
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Cookware and other materials MUST t on the turntable. Always use
oven mitts or pot holders because cookware can become hot.
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DO NOT use the oven without the turntable and support OR DO NOT
turn the turntable over so that a large dish can be placed in the oven.
The turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise.
ALWAYS have food in the oven when it is on to absorb the microwave
energy.
When using the oven at power levels below 100% you might hear the
magnetron cycling on and off.
It is normal for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch when
cooking or reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. The humidity in
a room and the moisture in food will inuence the amount of moisture
that condenses in the oven. Usually, covered foods will not cause as
much condensation as uncovered foods.
Convection microwaves will become HOT after use. Look for the top grill
or grill and convection symbols to be lighted in the display panel when
the unit is hot.
DO NOT use the oven for anything other than food preparation.
DO NOT use the oven to dry clothes or newspapers.
The wattage of this oven is 1000 watts as rated by the IEC Test
Procedure method. When using your own recipes or package directions
please check the food a minute or two before the minimum time and
and add time accordingly (if needed).
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Thank you for purchasing this quality CONTOURE® appliance. We are
excited for you to get started using your new Over-the-Range Microwave
oven!
Remove all packaging materials and accessories from the carton and
oven cavity.
Examine your new oven for any damage, like dents, or a broken door.
DO NOT continue with installation if the oven is damaged.
Your new oven comes with the following accessories:
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Please reference the diagram below to help during installation.
NEVER place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should NEVER
be restricted.
Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during
cooking.
All food and containers of food should always be placed on the glass
tray for cooking.
If you are missing your glass tray or turntable ring assembly or it cracks
or breaks, please contact your retail store where purchased. You may
also reach out to customer service, see the warranty & service section for
further information.
1. Place the turntable ring in the round depression in the bottom of the
microwave oven so that it turns freely.
2. Place the glass turntable (at side up) on the turntable ring so that
the hub engages the turntable shaft in the bottom of the oven.
When correctly installed, the glass turntable should not turn freely.
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Please reference the diagram below:
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Before operating your new microwave oven it is important that you read
and understand the instruction booklet and operating instructions com-
pletely.
Before the oven can be used, please complete the following procedures:
1. Plug in the oven and close the door
2. Touch the Stop/Clear pad so that 0:00 appears
3. Set the clock
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Use the number pad to enter the current time (1:00-12:59). then press
START to conrm the setting.
(NOTE: You can use the kitchen timer while the micrwoave is cooking.)
1. In standby mode, press TIMER.
2. Use the number pad to enter the time, then press START.
3. When the timer reaches 0, your micrwoave will beep.
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For best results while using your oven, please note the following:
• Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator will take longer to cook than
the same foods would if at room temperature.
• Small pieces of foods will cook more quickly than larger ones. Foods of
similar size and shape will cook more evenly when cooked together. For
more even cooking results, reduce the power levels when cooking larger
pieces of food.
• Foods that have more moisture will cook more evenly
• While constant stiring is not necessary, if you stir foods (casseroles,
vegetables, etc) from the outside to the center heat will distribute more
evenly and the foods will cook faster.
• Place delicate areas of food toward the center of the turntable tray
• Arrange unevenly shaped foods with thicker or fatter parts towards the
outside of the turntable tray.
• To help cook food more evenly, some foods may need to be turned over
halfway through cooking.
• After food has been removed from the microwave, cover the food with
foil or a casserole lid and let it stand to nish cooking. The length of stand
time will depend on the density and surface area of the food item you’re
cooking.
• Letting food stand will help the food nish cooking in the center and
avoid overcooking the outer edges.
• Foods, like sandwiches, that contain prebaked bread should be wrapped
prior to placing them in the microwave. Wrapping these foods will help
prevent the food items from drying out as they heat.
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