RCA RMW987 User manual

MICROWAVE OVEN
RMW987-BLACK
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.:
Please save sales receipt for warranty.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
1. 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.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
3. 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:
a) Door (bent),
b) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
c) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
CONTENT
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY.....................1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................................2
INSTALLATION GUIDE………………………………………………………………………………………….3
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................................4
UTENSILS GUIDE...................................................................................................................................................5
COOKING TECHNIQUES.......................................................................................................................................5
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE.....................................................................................................................5
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................................6
PART NAMES...........................................................................................................................................................6
CONTROL PANEL...................................................................................................................................................7
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................8
Setting the clock..................................................................................................8
Quick start...........................................................................................................8
Microwave Cooking.............................................................................................8
Speed defrost .....................................................................................................8
Auto defrost ........................................................................................................9
Multistage cooking..............................................................................................9
Setting child lock.................................................................................................9
Auto Cook.........................................................................................................10
CLEANING AND CARE........................................................................................................................................11

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions 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.
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page
1.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 4.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
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.
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.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
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.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
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. 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. 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 halfway 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
temperature should be checked before serving
in order to avoid burns.
13. Cooking utensils may become hot because of
heat transferred from the heated food.
Potholders may be needed to handle the
utensil.
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

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appliance beneath this appliance.
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
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.
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
1. Make sure that all the packing
materials 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.
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.
4. Do not place the oven where heat,
moisture, or high humidity are
generated, or near combustible
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.
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.
8. Make sure that the power supply
cord is undamaged and does not
run under the oven or over any hot
or sharp surface.
9. The socket must be readily
accessible so that it can be easily
unplugged in an emergency.

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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.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded, and either:
1) If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use
only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating
of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater
than the electrical rating of the appliance, or 2) Do
not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord
is too short, have a qualified electrician or
serviceman install an outlet near 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.
Power Supply Cord
1. Ashort 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 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:
1. If you have any questions about the grounding
or electrical instructions, consult a qualified
electrician or service person.
2. 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.
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.
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
·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.
·
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 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.
·Wax paper —Use as a cover to prevent
spattering.
·Thermometers —Use only those labeled
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the food in several places. Conventional
thermometers may be used on microwave food
once the food has been removed from the oven.
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.
·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.
·Plastic —Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe”.
Other plastics can melt.
·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
·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.
·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.
·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 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:
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.
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 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.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
If the oven fails to operate:
A) Check to ensure that the oven is plugged in
securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the
outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again
securely.
B) Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main
circuit breaker. If these seem to be operating
properly, test the outlet with another appliance.
C) Check to ensure that the control panel is
programmed correctly and the timer is set.
D) Check to ensure that the door is securely closed
engaging the door safety lock system. Otherwise,
the microwave energy will not flow into the oven.

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IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFIES THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. DO
NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Consumption 120V~60Hz, 1350W
Output 900W
Operation Frequency 2450MHz
Outside Dimensions (H×W×D) 11 1/16×19×15 1/2 inches.
Oven Cavity Dimensions (H×W×D) 811/16×13 3/8×12 5/8inches.
Oven Capacity 0.9 cu.ft.
Net Weight Approx. 30.0 lbs.
PART NAMES
1. Door Safety Lock System
2. Oven Window
3. Shaft
4. Roller Ring
5. Control Panel
6. Wave Guide(Please do not
remove the mica plate covering
the wave guide)
7. Glass Tray
DO NOT REMOVE THE CARDBOARD OVEN AIR
VENT COVER THAT IS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE!

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CONTROL PANEL
MENU ACTION SCREEN
Cooking time, power, action indicators, and clock time are
displayed.
POWER
Touch this button a number of times to set microwave
cooking power level.
CLOCK
Touch this button to start setting the oven clock and ending
by touching it again.
MULTI STAGE COOKING
Press this button to set a multi-stage cooking program.
SPEED DEF.
Press to set speed defrost program on time.
AUTO DEF.
Press to set auto defrost program on weight.
MENU/TIME
Turn the dial to set the oven clock time and input cooking
time.
Turn the dial to select an auto-cooking menu.
WEI. ADJ.
After choosing an auto-cooking menu, use it to specify food
weights or number of servings.
START/QUICK START
Touch to start a cooking program.
Simply touch it a number of times to set cooking time and
cook immediately at full power level.
STOP/CANCEL
Press to cancel setting or reset the oven before setting a
cooking program.
Press once to temporarily stop cooking, or twice to cancel
cooking altogether.
It is also used for setting child lock.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
When the oven is first plugged in or when power resumes after a power interruption, the display will show
CLOCK and “1:01”.
During the setting mode except QUICK START, the system will return to waiting mode if there is not
any operation within 28 seconds.
During cooking, if press STOP/CANCEL pad once, the program will be paused, then press START/QUICK
START pad to resume, but if press STOP/CANCEL pad twice, the program will be canceled.
After ending cooking, the display will show End with sound every two minutes to remind user until user
press STOP/CANCEL pad or open the door.
SIGNALS DURING OVEN SETTINGS
One Signal: Oven accepts the entry.
Two Signals: Oven does not accept the entry, please check and try again.
SETTING THE CLOCK
FOR EXAMPLE: Suppose you want to set the oven
clock time to 8:30.
1. Press CLOCK button once or twice.
2. Turn MENU/ TIME to set 8 o’clock.
3. Press CLOCK button.
4. Turn MENU/ TIME to set 30 min.
5. Press CLOCK to confirm the setting.
NOTE:
·This is a 12 and 24-hour cycle clock. You can
choose to set the clock time in 24 or 12-hour cycle
by pressing the clock button in waiting mode.
You can check the current time by press
CLOCK button, the screen will shows the current
time for 4s.
QUICK START
The longest cooking time is 12 minutes.
The oven will operate at HIGH power (100% power
output) for EXPRESS cooking program.
To do this, just press START/QUICK START button
in quick succession to set cooking time, the oven
starts automatically at full power after 2s.
MICROWAVE COOKING
For microwave cooking, just press the POWER
button a number of times to select a cooking power
level, and then use the MENU/ TIME dial to set a
desired cooking time. The longest cooking time is 60
minutes.
Select power level by pressing the POWER button.
PRESS POWER
BUTTON DISPLAY
COOKING
POWER
Once 100 100%
Twice 80 80%
3 times 60 60%
4 times 40 40%
5 times 20 20%
6 times 00 0
For example, suppose you want to cook for 1 minute
at 60% of microwave power.
1. Press STOP/CANCEL button to reset the oven.
2. Press POWER button 3 times.
3. Turn MENU/ TIME to 1:00.
4. Press START/QUICK START button.
SPEED DEFROST
1. Touch SPEED DEF pad.
2. Enter desired defrosting time by turning MENU/
TIME dial.
3. Touch START/QUICK START.
NOTE:
·The longest defrosting time is 60 minutes.

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·During defrosting program, the system will pause
and sound to remind users to turn food over, after
that touch START/QUICK START to resume the
defrosting.
·After setting SPEED DEFROST, oven can be
programmed to automatically switch to one or
two-stage cooking.
·For speed defrost and one or two stage cooking,
follow steps above. Before touching START/QUICK
START, touch MULTI STAGE COOKING; enter time
and power level and then touch START/QUICK
START.
AUTO DEFROST
The oven could be used to food on the weight you
entered. The defrosting time and power level are
automatically set once the weight is programmed.
The weight varies between 1oz～64oz.
FOR EXAMPLE: Suppose you want to defrost 48oz
of shrimp.
1. Place the shrimp to be defrosted into the oven.
2. Press AUTO DEF. button once
3. Turn MENU/ TIME dial to indicate weight 48oz.
4. Press START/QUICK START button.
NOTE:
·During defrosting program, the system will pause
and sound to remind users to turn food over, after
that touch START/QUICK START to resume the
defrosting.
MULTISTAGE COOKING
Some recipes may require setting a multi-stage
program involving speed defrost program.
For microwave cooking, just can be programmed for
2 automatic cooking sequences. While there has
speed defrost, your oven can be programmed for up
to 3 automatic cooking sequences.
Suppose you want to set the following cooking
program. Speed defrost
Microwave cooking
Microwave cooking
1. Input speed defrost program.
2. Press MULTI STAGE COOKING button.
3. Set the first stage microwave-cooking program.
4. Press MULTI STAGE COOKING button.
5. Set the second stage microwave-cooking
program.
6. Touch START/QUICK START button.
NOTE: If you need a two-stage microwave-cooking
program, omit the step 1 and step 2.
SPEED FEFROST can be only set in the first stage
of the program, AUTO DEFROST and AUTO COOK
cannot be set in multi-stage cooking program.
SETTING CHILD LOCK
The child lock prevents unsupervised operation by
children.
To set: Press and hold STOP/CANCEL for 3
seconds. Lock indication appears on the display.
To cancel: Press and hold STOP/CANCEL for 3
seconds. Lock indication disappears.

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AUTO COOK
For food or the following cooking mode, it is not necessary to program the duration and the cooking power. It
is sufficient to indicate the type of food that you wish to cook as well as the weight of this food.
You may need to turn food over during cooking time to obtain uniform cooking.
For example: to cook 7 oz of fish.
1. Turn MENU/ TIME dial to fish cooking, which is the item 6 on the auto-menu.
2. Press WEI. ADJ. button repeatedly to indicate weight 7 oz.
3. Press START/QUICK START button.
Auto cook menu:
CODE FOOD NOTES:
1 Milk/Coffee (200ml/unit) 1. The user required to turn MENU/ TIME to
select one of the auto cook menus and enter
the food weight by pressing WEI.ADJ. button.
2. The result of auto cooking depends on
factors such as fluctuation of voltage, the
shape and size of food, your personal
preference as to the doneness of certain foods
and even how well you happen to place food
in the oven. If you find the result at any rate
not quite satisfactory, please adjust the
cooking time a little bit accordingly.
2 Rice (oz)
3 Spaghetti (oz)
4 Potato (8oz /unit)
5 Auto reheat (oz)
6 Fish (oz)
7 Pizza (oz)
8 Popcorn (3.5oz)

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CLEANING AND CARE
1. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
comes together on closing the door, use only
mild, nonabrasive soups, or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth.
2. Turn off the oven and remove the power plug
from the wall socket before cleaning.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Wipe the window on both sides with a damp
cloth to remove any spills or spatters.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass
tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy
water or in a dishwasher.
9. 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.
10. 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 and dry with a soft cloth.
11. 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.