RCA Microwave Oven RMW743 User Guide

Microwave Oven  
RMW743  
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.  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using electrical appliances, basic  
safety precautions should be followed,  
including the following:  
by children.  
8. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven  
cavity:  
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns,  
electric shock, fire, and injury to persons  
or exposure to excessive microwave  
energy:  
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Do not overcook food. Carefully  
attend appliance when paper, plastic,  
or other combustible materials are  
placed inside the oven to facilitate  
cooking.  
1. Read all instructions before using the  
appliance.  
2. Read and follow the specific  
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Remove wire twist-ties from paper or  
plastic bags before placing bag in  
oven.  
"PRECAUTIONS  
POSSIBLE  
TO  
AVOID  
TO  
EXPOSURE  
EXCESSIVE  
MICROWAVE  
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.  
ENERGY" found on page1.  
3. This appliance must be grounded.  
Connect only to properly grounded  
outlet. See "grounding instructions” found  
on page 4.  
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Do not use the cavity for storage  
purposes. Do not leave paper  
products, cooking utensils or food in  
the cavity when not in use.  
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.  
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 THE CONTAINER IS  
DISTRURBED OR A UTENSIL IS  
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce  
the risk of injury to person:  
7. As with any appliance, close  
supervision is necessary when used  
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Do not overheat the liquid.  
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Stir the liquid both before and  
halfway through heating it.  
the appliance.  
Do not use straight-sided containers  
with narrow necks.  
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.  
After heating, allow the container to  
stand in the microwave oven for a  
short time before removing the  
container.  
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.  
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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.  
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.  
11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as  
potatoes, whole squash, apples and  
chestnuts before cooking.  
18. Use only thermometers, which are  
specifically designed for use in  
microwave ovens.  
12. The contents of feeding bottles and  
baby jars should be stirred or shaken,  
or hot water spilled may cause burns,  
and the temperature should be  
checked before serving in order to  
avoid burns.  
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  
13. Cooking utensils may become hot  
because of heat transferred from the  
heated food. Potholders may be  
needed to handle the utensil.  
21. This appliance should be serviced  
only by qualified service personnel  
contact nearest authorized service  
facility for examination, repair, or  
adjustment.  
14. Do not cover or block any openings on  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
This appliance must be grounded. In 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  
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.  
Electrical Requirements  
children  
or  
tripped  
over  
unintentionally.  
Notes:  
The electrical requirements are a 120 volt  
60 Hz, AC only, 15 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
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  
absorb excess moisture and prevent  
spattering. Do not use recycled paper  
towels, which may contain metal and  
could ignite.  
gGlass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes  
ü Use for heating or cooking.  
g Microwave browning dish ü Use to  
brown the exterior of small items such as  
g Paper plates and cups ü Use for  
short-term heating at low temperatures.  
Do not use recycled paper, which may  
contain metal and could ignite.  
gWax paper ü Use as a cover to prevent  
spattering.  
gThermometers ü Use only those labeled  
“Microwave Safe” and follow all directions.  
Check the food in several places.  
Conventional thermometers may be used  
steaks,  
chops, or pancakes. Follow  
the directions provided with your  
browning dish.  
g Microwaveable plastic wrap ü Use to  
retain steam. Leave a small opening for  
some steam to escape and avoid placing  
it directly on the food.  
gPaper towels and napkins ü Use for  
short-term heating and covering; These  
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on microwave food once the food has  
been removed from the oven.  
gGlass jars and bottles ü Regular glass is  
too thin to be used in a microwave. It can  
shatter and cause damage and injury.  
gPaper bags ü These are a fire hazard,  
except for popcorn bags that are  
designed for microwave use.  
gStyrofoam plates and cups ü These can  
melt and leave an unhealthy residue on  
food.  
gPlastic storage and food containers ü  
Containers such as margarine tubs can  
melt in the microwave.  
gMetal utensils ü 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.  
Limited Use  
gAluminum foil ü Use narrow strips of foil  
to prevent overcooking of exposed areas.  
Using too much foil can damage your  
oven, so be careful.  
gCeramic, porcelain, and stoneware ü  
Use these if they are labeled “Microwave  
Safe”.  
If they are not labeled, test them to make  
sure they can be used safely.  
gPlastic ü Use only if labeled “Microwave  
Safe”. Other plastics can melt.  
gStraw, wicker, and wood ü Use only for  
short-term heating, such as warming  
dinner rolls for a few seconds. Baskets  
and bowls may be flammable.  
Not Recommended  
COOKING TECHNIQUES  
Your microwave makes cooking easier than  
conventional cooking, provided you keep  
these considerations in mind:  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
Adding moisture  
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  
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.  
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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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
Output  
120V~60Hz, 1050W  
700W  
Operation Frequency  
Outside Dimensions (H×W×D)  
Oven Cavity Dimensions (H×W×D)  
Oven Capacity  
2450MHz  
10 5/16×17 13/16×12 9/16 inches.  
8 11/16×12 3/8×11 9/16 inches.  
0.7cu.ft.  
Net Weight  
Approx. 23.1lbs.  
PART NAMES  
Door Safety Lock System  
Oven Window  
Turntable Roller  
Door Release Button  
Control Panel  
Wave Guide  
Glass Tray  
DO NOT REMOVE THE CARDBOARD OVEN AIR  
VENT COVER THAT IS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE!  
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CONTROL PANEL  
DISPLAY  
Cooking time, power, indicators and present  
time are displayed.  
QUICK COOK BUTTONS  
Instant settings to cook popular foods.  
NUMBER PADS (0-9)  
Touch to set times or weights.  
CLOCK  
Use to set the time of day or recall the time of  
day.  
RESET  
Use to clear all previous settings.  
POWER  
Use to set power level. To check power level  
during cooking, touch POWER LEVEL pad.  
TIMER  
Timer functions independently, even while a  
cooking program is in process.  
COOK  
Use for multi-stage cooking. Enables cooking  
at multiple power and time settings  
automatically.  
DEFROST BY WEIGHT  
Programmed defrosting based on the weight of  
the foods to be defrosted.  
COOK BY WEIGHT  
Programmed cooking based on the weight of  
the foods to be cooked.  
SPEED DEFROST  
Quick defrost function that alternates defrost  
and stand times to quickly and effectively  
defrost foods.  
START/STOP  
Touch to start or stop cooking.  
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS  
SIGNALS DURING OVEN SETTINGS  
TWO SIGNALS: Oven does not accept  
the entry, check and try again.  
ONE SIGNAL: Oven accepts the entry.  
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40%  
30%  
20%  
10%  
0%  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
1. Touch CLOCK pad.  
2. Use the number pads to enter the  
correct time.  
3. Touch CLOCK pad again.  
NOTE:  
gThis is a 12-hour cycle clock. When the  
oven is first plugged in or when power  
resumes after a power interruption, the  
display will show ENTER CLOCK TIME. If  
you prefer not to have the clock displayed,  
touch RESET.  
SETTING THE OVEN TIMER  
1. Touch TIMER.  
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B. Two-stage Cooking  
Some recipes require different stages of  
cooking at different temperatures.  
1. SET STAGE 1:  
Follow steps 1 and 2 in “One-stage  
Cooking”.  
DO  
NOT  
TOUCH  
START/STOP.  
2. SET STAGE 2:  
Touch COOK then enter proper cooking  
time and (lower) power level. (Most  
2-stage recipes use lower power for  
second stage.)  
2. Enter the amount of time by touching  
the number pads.  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
NOTE:  
gThe maximum time you can enter is 99  
minutes and 99 seconds.  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
NOTE:  
g After total time has elapsed, signals  
sound and END appears in display. Touch  
any button or open oven door to clear  
END before starting another cooking  
function.  
gTime countdown can be seen in display  
before clock or cooking time returns to  
display.  
gTouch TIMER and then touch RESET to  
cancel TIMER during timing process.  
SPEED DEFROST  
ETTING A COOKING PROGRAM  
A. One-stage Cooking  
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1. Touch SPEED DEFROST.  
2. Enter desired defrosting time by  
touching correct number pads.  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
1. Use the number pads to set a  
cooking time. You can set a cooking  
time from one second to 99 minutes  
and 99 seconds.  
2. If you want to set a power level other  
than 100% power, touch POWER  
LEVEL, and then use the number  
pads to enter the power level.  
NOTE:  
gThe longest defrosting time is 99 minutes  
and 99 seconds.  
gDuring defrosting program, the system  
will pause automatically and sound to  
remind users to turn meat over, after that  
touch START/STOP to resume the  
defrosting.  
3. Touch START/STOP to start cooking.  
Use the digits to set a cooking power  
level:  
gAfter time has elapsed signals sound and  
END appears in display. Touch any button  
or open oven door to clear END before  
starting another cooking function.  
gAfter setting SPEED DEFROST, oven  
can be programmed to automatically  
switch to one or two-stage cooking.  
Number pad Cooking power  
1ǃ0  
100%  
90%  
80%  
70%  
60%  
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gFor speed defrost and one stage cooking,  
follow steps above. Before touching  
START/STOP, touch COOK; enter time  
and power level and then touch  
START/STOP.  
gFor speed defrost and two stage cooking,  
follow steps above. Before touching  
START/STOP, touch COOK; enter  
two-stage cooking programs and then  
touch START/STOP.  
.72 to .78  
.79 to .84  
.85 to .90  
.91 to .97  
12  
13  
14  
15  
go to next  
above .97  
even  
gDuring cooking, the system will pause  
automatically and sound to remind users  
to turn meat over, after that touch  
START/STOP to resume cooking.  
g After total cooking time, signals sound  
and END appears in display. Touch any  
button or open oven door to clear END  
before starting another cooking function.  
DEFROST BY WEIGHT  
COOK BY WEIGHT  
1. Touch COOK BY WEIGHT.  
2. Enter the one digit code by touching  
the correct number pad.  
3. Use the number pads to enter weight.  
4. Touch START/STOP.  
Cook By Weight Code Description  
1. Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad.  
2. Use the number pads to enter weight.  
3. Touch START/STOP pad.  
CODE TYPE  
MAX WEIGHT  
5 lb. 16 oz.  
5 lb. 16 oz.  
5 lb. 4 oz.  
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2
3
Beef  
NOTE:  
gWeight must be in pounds and ounces.  
Ounce weights less than 10 must be  
preceded by a 0. If label gives weight in  
pounds only, change the fraction of a  
pound to ounces using the chart given  
above.  
gThe maximum weight you can enter is 5  
lb. 16 oz.  
gDuring defrosting program, the system  
will pause automatically and sound to  
remind users to turn meat over, after that  
touch START/STOP to resume the  
defrosting.  
Mutton  
Pork  
Note:  
gWeight must be in pounds and ounces.  
gOunce weights less than 10 must be  
preceded by a 0. If label gives weight in  
pounds only, change the fraction of a  
pound to ounces using the following chart.  
Converting Fractions of a Pound to  
Ounces  
Fractions  
of  
a
Ounces  
Less than .03  
.03 to .09  
.10 to .15  
.16 to .21  
.22 to .27  
.28 to .34  
.35 to .40  
.41 to .46  
.47 to .53  
.54 to 59  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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gAfter total defrosting time, signals sound  
and END appears in display. Touch any  
button or open oven door to clear END  
before starting another cooking function.  
SETTING CHILD LOCK  
The child lock prevents unsupervised  
operation by children.  
To set: In standby mode, press and hold  
RESET for 3 seconds. Lock indication  
appears on the display.  
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To cancel: Press and hold RESET for 3  
seconds. Lock indication disappears.  
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.66 to .71  
10  
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QUICK COOK SETTINGS  
The QUICK COOK settings allow you to  
1. Touch PIZZA once.  
2. Touch START/STOP.  
Heating a whole pizza:  
1. Touch PIZZA twice.  
2. Touch START/STOP.  
BEVERAGE  
For cups (5 to 7 oz. per share):  
1. Touch BEVERAGE once.  
2. Enter number of cups by touching  
number pads from 1 to 4.  
cook or reheat food automatically without  
entering power level or time.  
For smaller portions, simply touch the  
applicable pad and START/STOP. For  
larger portions, press the pad twice.  
FROZEN DINNER, BAKED POTATO and  
BEVERAGE allow you to cook multiple  
amounts of the same food. Simply touch  
pad once, and ENTER AMT appears in  
the display. Enter the amount of servings  
and start.  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
BAKED POTATO  
For larger coffee mugs (9 to 11 oz. per  
share):  
1. Touch BEVERAGE twice.  
2. Enter number of mugs by touching  
number pads from 1 to 4.  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
For potatoes (4 to 6 oz. per entries):  
1. Touch BAKED POTATO once.  
2. Enter number of potatoes by touching  
number pads from 1 to 4.  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
For larger potatoes (8 to 10 oz. per  
entries):  
FROZEN DINNER  
For one or two small (7-9 oz. per share)  
1. Touch BAKED POTATO twice.  
2. Enter number of potatoes by touching  
number pads from 1 to 4.  
frozen dinners:  
1. Touch FROZEN DINNER once.  
2. For 1 entree, touch the number pad  
“1”. For 2 entrees, touch the number  
pad “2”.  
3. Touch START/STOP pad.  
Microwaving one or two larger (10-12 oz.  
per share) frozen dinners:  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
POPCORN  
1. Touch POPCORN.  
POPCORN automatically sets the cooking  
time for a 3.5 oz. bag of microwave  
popcorn.  
2. Touch START/STOP.  
NOTE:  
1. Touch FROZEN DINNER twice.  
2. For 1 entree, touch the number pad  
“1”. For 2 entrees, touch the number  
pad “2”.  
To change the preset POPCORN time:  
Touch POPCORN twice. ENTER TIME is  
displayed. Touch number pads to enter  
3. Touch START/STOP.  
REHEAT  
minutes  
and  
seconds.  
Touch  
START/STOP. This new cooking time will  
remain whenever you use the POPCORN  
setting until you reset it.  
PIZZA  
1. Touch REHEAT pad.  
2. Touch START/STOP.  
NOTE:  
This setting lets you reheat a dinner plate  
of chilled leftovers with good results.  
Reheating a slice of pizza:  
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CLEANING AND CARE  
1. When cleaning surfaces of door and  
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.  
oven that comes together on closing  
the door, use only mild, nonabrasive  
soups, or detergents applied with a  
sponge or soft cloth.  
8. It is occasionally necessary to remove the  
glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in  
warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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.  
7. If steam accumulates inside or around the  
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