0.7 Cu.ft. electronic microwave
Instruction Manual
Thank you for your purchase of this RCA product. Please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using product to ensure proper use. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
RCA IS A TRADEMARK OF THOMSON
USED UNDER LICENSE TO C.I.LTD,
315 ATTWELL DRIVE, TORONTO, ONT. M9W 5C1, CANADA.
Imported by/Importee par: C.I.LTD,TORONTO, ONT, M9W 5C1 Made in China/ Fabrique en chine
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a)Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to break or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b)Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c)Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1)DOOR (bent)
(2)HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)
(3)DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACE
(d)The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
ADDENDUM
If the apparatus is not maintained in a good state of cleanliness, its surface could be degraded and affect the lifespan of the apparatus and lead to a dangerous situation.
Specifications
Handling the cord on this press or cords associated
with accessories sold with this product, will expose you Warning:to lead a chemical known to the state of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handle.
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SAFETY
1.The oven must be on a leveled surface.
2.The turntable and turntable roller rest must be in the oven during cooking. Place the cookware gently on the turntable and handle it carefully to avoid possible breakage.
3.Incorrect use of browning dish may cause the turntable to break.
4.Use only the specified bag size when using Direct Access Popcorn.
5.The oven has several
6.Do not operate the microwave oven empty. Operating the oven with no food or food that is extremely low in moisture can cause fire, charring or sparking.
7.Do not cook bacon directly on the turntable. Excessive local heating of the turntable may cause the turntable to break.
8.Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave oven. Uneven heating may occur and could cause physical injury.
9.Do not heat
10.Do not attempt to
11. Do not attempt home canning in this microwave oven, as it is impossible to be sure all
contents of the jar have reached boiling temperature.
12.Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purpose. This microwave oven is made for household use only.
13.To prevent delayed eruptive boiling of hot liquids and beverages or scalding yourself, stir liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through cooking time. Let stand in the oven for a short time and stir again before removing the container.
14.Use carefully when cooking food in the microwave oven to avoid burning due to excessive cooking.
15.When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.
16.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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2.Read and follow the specific: "PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 2.
3.As with most cooking appliances, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity.
If materials inside the oven ignite:
1.Keep the oven door closed.
2.Turn the oven off, and unplug the appliance.
3.Disconnect the power cord, shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
4.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
5.Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store combustible items such as bread, cookies, paper products, etc. inside the oven.
6.Remove wire
containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
7. This oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on page 5.
8. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installation instructions provided.
9. 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.
10.Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
11.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
12.Do not operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
13.This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service technicians. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
14.Do not cover or block any vents on the oven.
15.Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
16.Do not use this oven near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.
17.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
18.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
19.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
20.When cleaning door and oven surfaces use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
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21.Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be 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 SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
i)Do not overheat the liquid.
ii)Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
iii)Do not use
iv)After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
v)Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
22.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
i)Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
ii)Remove wire
iii)If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the pow cord, or shut off powerat the fuse or circuit breaker pannel.
iv)Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utenstls, or food in the cavity when not in use.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
shock by providing an escape wire for the 3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will
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UTENSILS
CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
and plastic pouches should be pierced before cooking.
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven." There may be certain
Utensil Test:
1.Fill a
2.Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3.Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4.Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
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Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
Names of Oven Parts and Accessories
Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
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Turntable Installation
Hub (underside)
Glass tray
Turntable shaft
a.Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
b.Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.
c.All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking.
d.If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center.
Turntable ring assembly
Countertop Installation
Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged.
Cabinet: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface.
Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.
Installation
1.Select a level surface that provide enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents.
A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches (7.5cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open.
(1)Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
(2)Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
(3)Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
(4)Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
2.Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.
WARNING: Do not install oven over a range cooktop or other
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OPERATION
Control Panel and Features
(7)to stop and clear all entries.
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OPERATION
1. Clock Setting
When the microwave oven is plugged into a outlet, the oven will display " 0:00 "
(1)Press " 0/CLOCK ", LED will display 00:00.The hour figures will flash;
(2)Press the number keys and enter the correct time. Time input should be
(3)Press " START/+30SEC. " to aonfirm and finish clock setting. And time will be light. Note:
(1)If time input is beyond
(2)If you want to reset the clock, please repeat step 1 to step 3. If you forget to press "START/+30SEC." finally, the previous clock will be display after one minute.
2. Kitchen Timer
(1)Press " 9/KITCHEN TIMER ", LED will display 00:00. The frist "0" will flash; ":" and the other "0" will be lighted.
(2)Press the number keys and enter the correct time.(the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds)
(3)Press " START/+30SEC. " to confirm setting.
(4)When the kitchen time is reached, the buzzer will ring 5 times and the oven turn back to waiting states. If the clock be
Note: Kitchen Timer is a timer.
3. Microwave cook
Ten power levels are available.
(1)Keep on pressing " POWER " to choose the microwave power you need. "PL10","PL9","PL8"....."PL1" will be displayed in order.
(2)Press number keys to input the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
(3)Press " START/+30SEC. " to start cooking, and the remained cooking time will be displayed.
Note: In the process of cooking, if the " STOP/CLEAR " button is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the former setting automatically.
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Example: to cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes:
(1)Press "POWER" six times until "PL5" displays.
(2)Input the cooking time. Press "1","5","0","0" to set the time;
(3)Press "START/+30SEC." to start cooking.
4. Fast Starting
(1)In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level can be started by select a cooking
time from 1 to 6 minutes by pressing number pad 1 to 6. Press " START/+30SEC. " to increase the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
(2)In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level with 30 seconds' cooking time can
be started by pressing " START/+30SEC. ". Each press on the same button will increase cooking time by 30 seconds. the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Note: Each press on " START/+30SEC." can increase the cooking by 30 seconds for the microwave and Auto menu cooking. However, the operation will not work under "Weight Defrost" operation.
5. Defrosting By W.T. Function
(1)Press " DEFROST " once to choose defrost by weight function, "dEF1" is displayed;
(2)Press numerical pads to input weight to be defrosted. Weight ranged should be between 4~100 Oz.
(3)If the weight input is not within 4~100, the input will be invalid. And the microwave will not work until valid numbers are input .
(4)Press " START/+30SEC. " to start defrosting and the remained cooking time will be displayed.
6. Time Defrost Function
(1)Press " DEFROST " twice to choose defrost by time function, Screen will display "dEF2".
(2)Press number pads to input defrosting time. The effective time range is 00:01~99:99 Note:(a) If the time input is not within 00:01~99:99, no "beep" will be sound and the
microwave will not work until valid numbers are input.
(b)The default microwave power is power level 3. It cannot be changed.
(3)Press " START/+30SEC. " to start defrosting. The remained cooking time will be displayed.
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7.POPCORN
a)Press " POPCORN " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display, "1.75", " 3.0" and "3.5" will be displayed in order.
For example, press "POPCORN" once : "1.75" displays.
b)Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, time counts down.
c)When cooking finish, buzzer sounds five times, then turn back to waiting states. "0:00" displays. If the clock has been set ,current time will be displayed.
8.POTATO
a)Press " POTATO " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display, "1", " 2 " or "3" will be displayed in order.
"1"SET: 1 potato (approximate 230 gram)
"2"SET: 2 potatoes (approximate 460 gram)
"3"SET: 3 potatoes (approximate 690 gram)
For example, press "POTATO" once : "1" displays.
b)Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, time counts down.
c)When cooking finish, buzzer sounds five times, then turn back to waiting states.
9. PIZZA
a)Press " PIZZA " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display.
"1 "," 2" or "3" will be displayed.
For example, press" PIZZA " twice, "2" appears in the LED. b) Press " START/+30 SEC." to cook, time counts down.
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10.BEVERAGE
a)Press " BEVERAGE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display, "1", " 2", " 3" will be displayed in order.
You can reheat 1~3 cups of beverage each time (approximate 250 ML). For example, press "BEVERAGE" twice, "2"appears in the display.
b)Press " START/+30 SEC." to cook,
c)Buzzer sounds five times when cooking finish. Then turn back to waiting states.
11.SOUP
a)Press " SOUP " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display, "4.0 ", "8.0" ,"12.0","16.0" will be displayed in order.
For example, press "SOUP" twice, "8.0"appears in the display.
b)Press " START/+30 SEC." to cook,
c)Buzzer sounds five times when cooking finish. Then turn back to waiting states.
12. DINNER PLATE
a) Press " DINNER PLATE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display, "9.0"," 12.0 " and "18.0" will be displayed. For example, press" DINNER PLATE " twice, "12.0" appears in the display.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, time counts down.
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13.FRESH VEGETABLE
a)Press " FRESH VEGETABLE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display, "4.0","8.0 " and "16.0" will be displayed in order.
For example, press " FRESH VEGETABLE " twice, "8.0" appears in the display.
b)Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, time counts down.
c)Buzzer sounds five times when cooking finish.
14.FROZEN VEGETABLE
a)Press " FROZEN VEGETABLE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display, 4.0","8.0 " and "16.0" will be displayed in order.
For example, press " FROZEN VEGETABLE " twice, "8.0" appears in the display.
b)Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, time counts down.
c)Buzzer sounds five times when cooking finish.
15. LOCK FUNCTION FOR CHILDREN
Lock: In waiting state, press " STOP/CLEAR " for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"
Lock quitting: In locked state, press " STOP/CLEAR " for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep" denoting that lock is released.
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16. MEMORY FUNCTION
(1)Press "MEMORY" to choose memory
(2)If the procedure has been set, press " START/ +30 SEC." to use it. If not, continue to set the procedure. Only one or two stages can be set.
(3)After finishing the setting, press "MEMORY" to save the procedure and turn back to the waiting states.If press " START/ +30 SEC." ,it can save and operate the setting.
Note: Auto menu cooking cannot be set as memory procedure.
Example: to set the following procedure as the second memory, that is memory 2.
to cook the food with 80% microwave power for 3minutes and 20 seconds. The steps are as follow:
1)In waiting states, press "MEMORY" twice,stop pressing until the screen displays "2".
2)Press "POWER" three times until "PL8" displays.
3)Press number keys "3","2","0" in order to input the cooking time.
4)Press "MEMORY" to save the setting. Buzzer sounds once then turn back to waiting states. If you press "START/+30SEC." after the above step, the procedure will be saved as the memory 2 and operated.
5)If the electricity is not cut off, the procedure will be saved all the time. If it is, the procedure need to reset.
6)If you want to run the saved procedure, in waiting states, press "MEMORY" twice, screen displays "2", then press "START/+30SEC." to run.
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This microwave oven can be set with 2 stages cooking at most. If one stage is defrost by weight, it will placed at the first stage automatically. And only one stage is defrost.
Example: To defrost beef of 20 Oz first and then cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes.
1)Press "DEFROST" once to choose defrost by weight function, "dEF1" displays;
2)Press "2","0" in sequence to set weight;
3)Press "POWER" three times to 80% microwave power;
4)Press "7","0","0" in sequence to set cooking time;
5)Press "START/ +30 SEC.." to start cooking.
When defrost procedure finish, the buzzer sounds once, then the second stage begins.
Note: (1) Auto menu can't be set as one of the 2 stages.
(2) Defrost by time can be set as the one of stages.
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18. INQUIRING FUNCTION
(1) In cooking state, press " 0/CLOCK ", the LED will display clock for three seconds if the
clock has been set;
(2) In the microwave cooking state, press " POWER " to inquire microwave power level, and the current microwave power will be displayed. After three seconds, the oven will turn back
to the previous state. In
19. COOKING END REMINDING FUNCTION
When the cooking is over, the buzzer will sound 5 "beep" to alert user the cooking is finished.
20. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
(1)In standby state , if the clock has been set, screen displays current time, the " : " would flash; otherwise, it shows " 0:00 ".
(2)In setting function state, LED displays the related setting.
(3)In working or pause state, LED displays remainded cooking time.
(4)During operation, if the oven pause or the door is opened, "START/+30SEC."must be pressed to continue running.
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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center.
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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
This quality product is warranted to be free from manufacturer???s defects in material and
Should you have any problem with this product, please and it is highly recommended to visit our website at www.curtisint.com before you take any other steps as we have additional copies of instruction manuals, operating manuals and trouble shooting tips on our website which gives you the answer on most of the questions you could have in operating the unit.
TERMS OF WARRANTY
C.I. Service Dept. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year on parts and 90 days on labor.
Nothing within this warranty shall imply that C.I. will be responsible or liable for any damage to any items placed in this product, whether due to any defect of the product, or its use, whether proper or improper.
EXCLUSIONS
Save as herein provided, C.I. Service Dept. (Canada) or C.I. Service Dept. (USA), there are no other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, express or implied, made or intended by C.I. or its authorized distributors and all other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, including any warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation or statue is hereby expressly excluded. Save as herein provided, C.I. Service Dept. (Canada) or C.I. Service Dept. (USA), shall not be responsible for any damages to persons or property, including the unit itself, howsoever caused or any consequential damages arising from the malfunction of the unit and by the purchase of the unit, the purchaser does hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless C.I. from any claim for damages to persons or property caused by the unit.
TO OBTAIN REPAIRS UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY
1.The original purchaser must present a copy of the original bill of sale and the service warranty card.
2.Any alterations, abuse, misuse, battery corrosion or accidental damage voids the warranty.
3.The warranty does not cover cabinets and accessories.
4.No warranty or insurance contained or set out shall apply when damage or repair is caused by power failure; damage in transit or when moving the unit; improper power supply; use for commercial or industrial purposes; service calls resulting in customer education, etc.
5.The defective product should be mailed to:
For service assistance and product information, please call:
If mailing the product, the freight must be prepaid and a money order for $7.00 should be included to cover the cost of insurance and the return of the product.
6. C.I. reserves the right to repair or replace the parts which have become defective.
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