RCA Microwave Oven RMW713 WHITE User Guide

RMW713-WHITE  
RMW713-BLACK  
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  
 
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 built-in safety switches to ensure that the power remains off when  
the door is open. Do not tamper with these switches.  
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 narrow-necked containers, such as syrup bottles.  
10. Do not attempt to deep-fry in your microwave oven.  
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  
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons  
WARNING  
or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when  
using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including  
the following:  
10. Use this appliance only for its intended  
uses as described in this manual. Do  
1. Read all instructions before using the  
appliance.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
6. Remove wire twist-ties and metal  
handles from paper or plastic  
containers/bags before placing them in  
the oven.  
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.  
7. This oven must be grounded. Connect  
only to properly grounded outlet. See  
"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on  
page 5.  
20. When cleaning door and oven  
surfaces use only mild, nonabrasive  
soaps or detergents applied with a  
sponge or soft cloth.  
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.  
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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 straight-sided containers with narrow necks.  
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 twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.  
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  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed  
DANGER  
Electric Shock Hazard  
and grounded.  
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the  
Touching some of the internal  
components can cause serious  
personal injury or death. Do not  
disassemble this appliance.  
grounding instructions are not completely understood  
or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is  
properly grounded. 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.  
The marked rating of the extension cord shall be  
equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the  
appliance.  
WARNING  
Electric Shock Hazard  
Improper use of the grounding  
can result in electric shock. Do  
not plug into an outlet until  
appliance is properly installed  
and grounded.  
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the  
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or  
tripping over a longer cord.  
Three-pronged  
(grounding) plug  
2. Longer cord sets or extension cord is provided to  
reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled  
in or tripping over a longer cord.  
3. If a long cord sets or extension cord is used:  
1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or  
extension marked electrical rating of the cord set or  
extension cord should be at least as great as the  
electrical rating of the appliance.  
This appliance must be grounded. In the  
event of an electrical short circuit,  
2) The extension cord must be a grounding-type  
3-wire cord.  
grounding reduces the risk of electric  
shock by providing an escape wire for the  
electric current. This appliance is equipped  
with a cord having grounding wire with  
a grounding plug. The plug must be  
3) 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  
unintentionally.  
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See the instructions on "Materials you can use in  
microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven."  
There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not  
safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the  
utensil in question following the procedure below.  
UTENSILS  
CAUTION  
Personal Injury Hazard  
Tightly-closed utensils  
could explode. Closed  
Utensil Test:  
containers should be opened  
and plastic pouches should be  
pierced before cooking.  
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold  
water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.  
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  
Aluminum foil  
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of  
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too  
close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from  
oven walls.  
Browning dish  
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be  
at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause  
the turntable to break.  
Dinnerware  
Glass jars  
Glassware  
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use  
cracked or chipped dishes.  
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars  
are not heat resistant and may break.  
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.  
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.  
Oven cooking  
bags  
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make  
slits to allow steam to escape.  
Paper plates  
and cups  
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended  
while cooking.  
Paper towels  
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision  
for a short-term cooking only.  
Parchment  
paper  
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.  
Plastic  
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be  
labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food  
inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be  
slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.  
Plastic wrap  
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain  
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.  
Thermometers  
Wax paper  
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).  
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.  
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Materials to be avoided in microwave oven  
Utensils Remarks  
Aluminum tray  
Food carton with  
metal handle  
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.  
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.  
Metal or metal-  
trimmed utensils  
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may  
cause arcing.  
Metal twist ties  
Paper bags  
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.  
May cause a fire in the oven.  
Plastic foam  
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed  
to high temperature.  
Wood  
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split  
or crack.  
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:  
Glass tray  
Turntable ring assembly  
Instruction Manual  
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1
1
A
F
E
C
B
D
A) Control panel  
B) Turntable shaft  
G
C) Turntable ring assembly  
D) Glass tray  
E) Observation window  
F) Door assembly  
G) Safety interlock system  
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Turntable Installation  
a. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass  
tray should never be restricted.  
Hub (underside)  
b. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must  
always be used during cooking.  
Glass tray  
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 shaft  
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  
(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.  
1. Select a level surface that provide  
enough open space for the intake  
and/or outlet vents.  
12 inch(30cm)  
Operation of microwave oven may  
cause interference to your radio or TV  
reception.  
3.0 inch(7.5cm)  
OPEN  
3.0 inch(7.5cm)  
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 heat-producing  
appliance. If installed near or over a heat  
source, the oven could be damaged and  
the warranty would be void.  
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.  
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OPERATION  
Control Panel and Features  
(1)  
(3)  
(1) Auto Menu  
(2) Defrost  
(3) Power  
(2)  
(4)  
(8)  
(5)  
(4) Number Keys  
(5) Memory  
(6) Kitchen Timer  
(7) Clock  
(8) Stop/Clear: clear all previous settings  
pressed before cooking starts. During  
cooking: press once to stop oven; twice  
to stop and clear all entries.  
(9) Start/+30Sec.  
(6)  
(7)  
(9)  
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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 1:00-12:59.  
For example, time is 10:12 now, please press "1,0,1,2" in turn.  
(3) Press " START/+30SEC. " to aonfirm and finish clock setting. And time will be light.  
Note:  
(1) If time input is beyond 1:00-12:59, the setting is invalid. You cannot confirm and finish  
the setting by pressing "START/+30SEC.".  
(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 set(12-hour system), LED will display the current time.  
Note: Kitchen Timer is a timer.  
3. Microwave cook  
Ten power levels are available.  
Level  
10  
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%  
PL3  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Power  
Display  
PL1  
PL2  
PL10 PL9 PL8  
PL7  
PL6 PL5  
PL4  
(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.  
Display  
1.75  
3.0  
Times( Press "Popcorn")  
O n c e  
Weight(Oz)  
1.75  
3.0  
Twice  
Thrice  
3.5  
3.5  
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.  
Display  
Times( Press "Potato")  
O n c e  
Weight  
1set  
1
2
3
2set  
Twice  
Thrice  
3set  
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.  
Display  
1
Times( Press "Pizza")  
O n c e  
Weight  
1(about 3.0 Oz)  
2(about 6.0 Oz)  
3(about 9.0 Oz)  
2
3
Twice  
Thrice  
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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.  
Display  
Weight  
Times( Press "BEVERAGE")  
O n c e  
1
2
3
1 M u g  
2Mugs  
3Mugs  
Twice  
Thrice  
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.  
Display  
Weight  
4.0 Oz  
Times( Press "SOUP ")  
4.0  
Once  
8.0  
Twice  
Thrice  
4 times  
8.0 Oz  
12.0 Oz  
16.0 Oz  
12.0  
16.0  
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.  
Display  
Weight  
9.0 Oz  
Times( Press "DINNER PLATE")  
O n c e  
9.0  
12.0  
18.0  
12.0 Oz  
18.0 Oz  
Twice  
Thrice  
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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.  
Display  
4.0  
Weight  
Times( Press "FRESH VEGETABLE")  
O n c e  
4 .0 O z  
8 .0 O z  
16.0 Oz  
8.0  
Twice  
Thrice  
16.0  
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.  
Display  
4.0  
Weight  
Times( Press "FROZEN VEGETABLE")  
O n c e  
4 .0 O z  
8 .0 O z  
16.0 Oz  
Twice  
Thrice  
8.0  
16.0  
15. LOCK FUNCTION FOR CHILDREN  
Lock: In waiting state, press " STOP/CLEAR " for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"  
denoting the entering the children-lock state; meanwhile, LED will display "  
"
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 1-3 procedure. The LED will display 1,2,3.  
(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.  
17. MULTI-STAGE COOKING  
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 multi-stage state, the inquiring way can be done by the  
same way as above.  
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.  
TROUBLE  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
POSSIBLE REMEDY  
a. Electrical cord for oven is  
not plugged in.  
b. Door is open.  
a. Plug into the outlet.  
b. Close the door and try  
again.  
Oven will not start  
c. Wrong operation is set.  
c. Check instructions.  
a. Materials to be avoided in  
microwave oven were  
used.  
b. The oven is operated when  
empty.  
a. Use microwave-safe  
cookware only.  
b. Do not operate with oven  
empty.  
Arcing or sparking  
c. Clean cavity with wet towel.  
c. Spilled food remains in the  
cavity.  
a. Materials to be avoided in  
microwave oven were  
used.  
b. Food is not defrosted  
completely.  
a. Use microwave-safe  
cookware only.  
b. Completely defrost food.  
Unevenly cooked  
foods  
c. Use correct cooking time,  
power level.  
d. Turn or stir food.  
c. Cooking time, power level  
is not suitble.  
d. Food is not turned or stirred.  
Use correct cooking time,  
power level.  
Cooking time, power level is  
not suitable.  
Overcooked foods  
Undercooked foods  
a. Materials to be avoided in  
microwave oven were used.  
b. Food is not defrosted  
completely.  
c. Oven ventilation ports are  
restricted.  
a. Use microwave-safe  
cookware only.  
b. Completely defrost food.  
c. Check to see that oven venti-  
lation ports are not restricted.  
d. Use correct cooking time,  
power level.  
d. Cooking time, power level is  
not suitable.  
a. Materials to be avoided in  
microwave oven were used.  
b. Cooking time, power level is  
not suitable.  
a. Use microwave-safe  
cookware only.  
b. Use correct cooking time,  
power level.  
Improper defrosting  
c. Food is not turned or stirred.  
c. Turn or stir food.  
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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY  
This quality product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects in material and workman-ship,  
provided that the unit is used under the normal operating conditions intended by the manufacturer.  
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:  
Canada  
U.S.A  
C.I. Service Dept.  
315 Attwell Dr  
C.I. Service Dept.  
181 Cooper Avenue  
Unit 104  
Toronto, Ontario  
M9W 5C1  
Tonawanda, N.Y.  
14150  
For service assistance and product information, please call: 1-800-968-9853.  
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.  
Model No.  
Date Purchased  
Serial No.  
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