Reliant RMC-1000 User manual

Microwave Oven User’s Manual
Model: RMC-1000
Please read these instructions carefully before
installing and operating the oven.
Please save your original sales receipt for warranty service.

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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...... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................. 3
INSTALLATION GUIDE....................................................................................................................... 5
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 5
UTENSILS GUIDE............................................................................................................................... 7
COOKING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................................................... 8
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................... 9
DIAGRAM AND CONTROL PANEL .................................................................................................... 9
DIGITAL DISPLAY ACTION INDICATORS....................................................................................... 10
HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS............................................................................................ 11
Time and power level cooking ................................................................................................... 11
Multiple stages cooking ............................................................................................................. 11
Save a cooking to a number key ............................................................................................... 12
How to use the X2 pad .............................................................................................................. 13
Count of operations ................................................................................................................... 13
Child lock ................................................................................................................................... 13
Return to factory setting............................................................................................................. 14
CLEANING AND CARE..................................................................................................................... 15
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
MICROWAVE ENERGY

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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 2.
3. This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 5.
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.
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. 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:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the liquid both before and
halfway through heating it.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers
with narrow necks.
d. After heating, allow the container to
stand in the microwave oven for a
short time before removing the
container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a
spoon or other utensil into the
container.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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 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.
23. 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.

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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.
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
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INSTALLATION GUIDE NSTALLATION GUIDE
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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. Make sure that the power supply
cord is undamaged and does not
run under the oven or over any
hot or sharp surface.
7. The socket must be readily
accessible so that it can be easily
unplugged in an emergency.

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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.
This appliance must be connected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment grounding
conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on
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. A short 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:
If you have any questions about the
grounding or electrical instructions,
consult aqualified electrician or service
person.
Neither Reliant nor the dealer can
accept any liability for damage to the
oven or personal injury resulting from
failure to observe theelectrical
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.

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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 "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.
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.
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.
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.
UTENSILS GUIDE
UTENSILS GUIDE

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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.
COOKING TECHNIQUES
COOKING TECHNIQUES

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Power Consumption:
120V~60Hz, 1450W (MICROWAVE)
Output:
1000W
Operation Frequency: 2450MHz
Outside Dimensions (H×W×D): 12.3×20.5×18.0 in.
Oven Cavity Dimensions (H×W×D): 8.3×13.2×14.3 in.
Oven Capacity: 0.9 cu.ft.
Net Weight: Approx. 39lb.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
DIAGRAM AND CONTROL PANEL
DIAGRAM AND CONTROL PANEL
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1Door Safety Lock System
2Oven Window
3Control Panel
4Digital display window
5Power level pad
10
4
5
6
6X2 pad
7Program pad
8Stop/Reset pad
9Start pad
10 Number/Memory pads
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DIGITAL DISPLAY ACTION INDICATORS
DIGITAL DISPLAY ACTION INDICATORS
1 X2 indicating cooking in X2 feature.
2 PROG indicating programming a cooking
3 Numbers indicating the cooking stage.
4 Indicating power level used in cooking.
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TIME AND POWER LEVEL COOKING
To set a cooking program:
Select a cooking power level and then use the number pads to set cooking time before touching the
START pad. The longest cooking time is 99 minutes 99 seconds.
Touch POWER LEVEL
Power Description
Once
HI
Twice
MED
Thrice
DEF
For a single stage cooking, here is an example to set cooking power at full (HI) and cook for 3
minutes:
1. Touch POWER LEVEL pad once.
2. Touch number pads 3, 0, 0.
3. Touch START pad.
MULTIPLE STAGES COOKING
Food may require different periods/stages cooking with different power levels and
cooking times. You can set up to 3 stages cooking manually.
For Stage 1 cooking
Set the first stage cooking according to the
steps above specified.
For Stage 2 cooking
Set the second stage cooking programming
different power level and time, for example,
power set at medium; cooking time 5 minutes.
HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS
HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS
To set the second stage cooking of medium power and
5 minutes time, after the above steps 1, 2, do not touch
the START pad, but do the following:
1. Touch POWER LEVEL pad twice
2. Touch number pads 5,0,0.
3. Touch START pad.

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SAVE A COOKING TO A NUMBER KEY
For frequently used cooking program, you can save it to a number key and conveniently activate it by
touching the number key and then START pad.
Each of the number keys is pre-set with a cooking program. In waiting mode, touch any of the ten
number pads, you are selecting a cooking program, then press START pad to start the preset
program.
The following are default settings for each of the number keys
The user is free to reset the cooking program stored under each of the ten number keys anytime. In
order to set a cooking program, which may contain up to 3 stages consecutive cooking periods with
different power levels, and to designate a number key to this program, see the example bellow:
To set medium power cooking for 8 min. and save it to number pad 5:
1. Touch PROGRAM once.
2. Press number pad 5.
3. Press POWER LEVEL twice to select MED.
4. Touch number pads 8, 0, 0.
5. Press PROGRAM to save.
You can set a two or three stages cooking program by repeating the steps 3-4 once or twice. After
finished, press STOP/RESET to return to waiting mode.
Note: If you want the oven to start immediately after you touching any of the number keys instead of
after you touching the START pad, press and hold down STOP/RESET for 5 sec until “P L” appears
on display; now you don’t need to press START pad after selecting a cooking program by touching
any of the number keys
Number/Memory Pads
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Preset Cooking Time
:10
:20
:30
:45
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30

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HOW TO USE THE X2 PAD
More cooking programs can be stored under the number keys by using the X2 function.
In waiting mode, press X2, any of the number keys, and the START pad, you can recall a preset
cooking program as follows:
Number/Memory Pads
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Preset Cooking Time
:20
:40
1:00
1:30
2:00
3:00
4:00
5:00
6:00
7:00
X2 function can only program one stage cooking. After setting is finished, press STOP/RESET to
return to waiting mode. The oven will start after you touching X2, any of the number keys and then the
START pad.
For example, to use the X2 function, and save a program of full power and 3 minutes cooking to
number pad 8.
1. Touch PROGRAM once.
2. Touch X2 pad once.
3. Press number pad 8.
4. Press POWER LEVEL once.
5. Touch number pads 3, 0, 0.
6. Press PROGRAM to save.
Note: If you want the oven to start immediately after you touching any of the number keys instead of
after you touching the START pad, press and hold down STOP/RESET for 5 sec until “P L” appears
on display; now you don’t need to press START pad after selecting a cooking program by touching
any of the number keys.
COUNT OF OPERATIONS
You can read the count of how many times the oven has been used. To do this,
1. In waiting mode, press and hold down STOP/RESET.
2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad. The number on display shows how many times the oven has been
used.
This function is for the user to analyze the usage of the oven and the traffic flow at a particular
location where the oven is being used commercially.
CHILD LOCK
In waiting mode, press and hold PROGRAM for 5 seconds. The oven is locked.
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RETURN TO FACTORY SETTING
If you want the oven return to the default factory setting, you can press Start pad and plug in the oven
until “00
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00” shows on the screen, then press the following pads one by one :
“1”,“2”,“3”,“4”,“5”,“6”,“7”,“8”,“9”,“0”,“Power Level”,“X2”,“Program“, “Stop/Reset” and “Start”. And the
screen will show “00:15”, open and close the door, then open it again. Beep will be heard to signal to
oven is back to factory setting.

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1. Turn off the oven and remove the
power 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.
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.
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
cleaning the control panel, leave oven
door open to prevent oven from
accidentally turning on.
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.
8. The oven floor should be cleaned
regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply
wipe the bottom surface of the oven with
mild detergent.
9. Remove odors from your oven by
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.
10. When it becomes necessary to replace
the oven light, please consult a dealer to
have it replaced.
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
appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
12. Please do not dispose of this appliance in
domestic garbage; it should be disposed
of at a facility that accepts electrical
equipment.
CLEANING AND CARE
CLEANING AND CARE