Model Number:
RHM2031
Compact Digital Microwave with Grill
User Guide
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FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461
Or visit us at http://mda.russellhobbs.com
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE
10-11
PRODUCT INFORMATION
12
UNPACKING THE MICROWAVE
13
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
14
MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION
15-16
TURNTABLE INSTALLATION
17-18
CONTROL PANEL
19
HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE
20-28
COOKING TIPS
29
CLEANING THE MICROWAVE
30
PROBLEM SOLVING
31-34
GUARANTEE & CUSTOMER SERVICES
35
SPARE PARTS
36
CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY
37-38
NOTES
39
DISPOSAL
40
CONTENTS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
• This appliance is intended to be used in the household
and general domestic applications. It is not intended to
be used in industrial or commercial applications.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervised.
• If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not
be operated until it has been repaired by a competent
person.
• It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person
to carry out any service or repair operation that involves
the removal of a cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
• Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
• A minimum clearance of 7.5cm is required between the
oven and any adjacent walls. Leave a minimum
clearance of 30cm above the oven.
• Use only cookware and utensils that are approved for
use in a microwave oven.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep
an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
• This microwave is intended for heating food and
beverages only. The drying of food or clothing and
heating of warming pads, wheat bags, slippers, sponges,
damp cloth and similar is extremely dangerous and may
lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
• If materials inside the oven smoke or catch fire, keep the
oven door closed to stifle the flames, turn the oven off
at the wall switch, or shut the power off at the fuse or
circuit-breaker panel. If smoke is emitted , switch off or
unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order
to stifle any flames.
• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
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WARNING:
• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall
be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption, in order to avoid burns. Do not
heat baby bottles with the teat left on. Remove it if
replacing the bottle back into the oven.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not
be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode,
even after microwave heating has ended.
• 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.
• The microwave oven should be used freestanding only
and must not be built-in or used in a cabinet
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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WARNING:
• To avoid fire, electric shock, or injury, never immerse the
microwave, cord, or plug in water or liquid.
• Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer. Only use thermometers approved for use
in microwaves.
• The appliance and its accessible parts may become hot
during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements.
• Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while you
are using it.
• Do not use the microwave when it is empty. This could
damage the oven.
• Do not use metal pans, dishes with metal handles or
anything with a metal trim inside the microwave. Do not
use paper covered wire twist-ties on plastic bags.
• Never put objects into the openings on the outer case.
• Food containing a mixture of fat and water (for example,
stock) should stand for 30 to 60 seconds in the oven
after it has been turned off. This is to allow the mixture
to settle and to prevent it from bubbling when a spoon is
placed in it, or a stock cube is added.
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WARNING:
• When heating or cooking food or liquid, remember
that there are certain foods (such as, jam, Christmas
pudding, and mincemeat) which heat up very quickly.
• Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane, such
as egg yolks, potatoes, chicken livers, sausages,
ready meals and so on without piercing them several
times with a fork.
• Do not try to deep-fry foods in this microwave oven.
• Do not overcook food.
• Please remember that as food or liquids heat up,
they will release steam or may be spitting. Never cover
any container fully, always leave a gap for steam to
escape.
• Do not use plastic containers when heating or cooking
foods that contain a lot of fat or sugar.
• Always have the glass tray and turntable support in
place when using the microwave oven.
• Do not cook food directly on the glass tray. Put food on
a suitable plate or in a bowl before putting it in the oven.
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WARNING:
• When using the grill rack and baking tray, be aware that
these will become HOT during cooking as they aren’t
heatproof. Please use suitable oven gloves when
removing these.
• Do not use melamine dishes as they contain a
material which will absorb microwave energy. This may
cause the dishes to crack or burn, and will slow down
the cooking speed.
• Do not use the microwave oven for heating utensils,
plates or dishes.
• Do not cook using a container with a restricted
opening, such as bottles, as they may explode.
• Before you clean your microwave oven, turn it off and
unplug it.
• Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food or
liquids stick to the oven walls, wipe with a damp
cloth. We recommend that you do not use harsh
detergent or abrasives.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
• On the right hand wall of the cavity is the wave
guide cover, microwaves are passed through this to
enable your food to cook. It is important that this
wave guide cover is kept clean at all times. To do
this wipe with mild detergent and water, then dry.
• You should clean the outside of the oven with a
damp cloth. Do not allow water to seep into the
ventilation openings.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can
scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of
the glass.
• If steam builds up inside or around the outside of the
oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may happen
when the microwave oven is used in humid conditions.
• Regularly remove the glass turntable to clean it, wash
it in warm soapy water or a dishwasher. Regularly
clean the turntable support and oven floor. Simply
wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild
detergent and water, then dry. You can wash the
turntable support in mild soapy water.
ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE
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Thank you for purchasing your Russell Hobbs microwave oven.
The Russell Hobbs RHM2031 microwave has a sleek and
professional design. As well as an appealing look, this appliance
also includes impressive functionality, with 800 watts of microwave
power and a 1000 watt grill providing quick and convenient cooking
in your home.
The RHM2031 from Russell Hobbs is a 20 litre cavity capacity
microwave, comfortably fitting a standard size of dinner plate. It
comes with a removable and dishwasher safe glass turn-table for
easy cleaning.
Pre-programmed auto cook menus, such as pizza (reheat), fish, and
popcorn, allow you to cook all your favourite foods at the push of a
button. What’s more, there’s automatic defrost settings meaning all
you have to do is input the weight of the food, and the microwave
selects the ideal defrost time, saving you time and effort.
Moreover, combination setting and 5 microwave power levels
enable tailoring of your cooking experience.
Additional features include a handy digital clock and count-down
timer, and for added peace of mind, the RHM2031 comes with a
child safety lock option.
ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE
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How do microwaves work?
Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves similar to
radio waves. While radio waves may vary in length from one metre
to many kilometres, microwaves are very short (less than 12.5
centimetres.)
Microwaves do not make any heat themselves but cause water
molecules in food to vibrate.
This vibration produces heat that cooks the food. This is why your
food will come out of the microwave piping hot, when your utensils
inside the oven stay much cooler. The microwaves do not stay in the
air or in the food when you open the microwave oven door.
The microwave oven will work using an ordinary household
electrical socket. Inside the microwave oven is the magnetron,
which turns the electrical energy into microwaves.
Microwaves cannot travel through metal, so the inside of the oven
is lined with metal. The door is lined with a fine metal mesh which
stops microwaves getting through. This means that when the
microwave oven door is shut, there is no possibility that
microwaves can be released.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Rated Voltage 230-240V/50Hz
Rated Output Power (Microwave) 800W
Rated Output Power (Grill) 1000W
Oven Capacity (litres) 20*
*Internal volume is calculated by measuring maximum width,
depth and height. Actual capacity for holding food is less.
Produced for:
G2S Limited
Wigan
WN2 4AY
Before you use your microwave oven
1. Remove all the packaging. Do not remove the large piece of mica
board from the right hand side of the cavity wall (Refer to the below
image). This is called a wave-guide cover and allows the microwaves
to pass through to cook the food.
Please ensure you keep this cover clean at all times by wiping with
a damp cloth. Do not remove/place in a dishwasher.
2. Check the oven after unpacking for any visual damage such as:
● A misaligned door
● Damage to the door
● Dents or holes in the door window and screen
● Dents in the inside
If you can see any damage do not use the oven, please contact
Customer Service team on 0345 209 7461.
This microwave oven must be put on a horizontal surface that is
strong enough to support its weight.
The oven must be placed away from high temperatures and steam.
Do not put anything on the top of the microwave oven.
UNPACKING THE MICROWAVE
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
1. Safety interlock latches
2. Door assembly and
window
3. Oven cavity
4. Wave guide cover (do
not remove)
5. Screen display
6. Control panel - buttons
and dial
7. Turntable coupling
8. Roller ring
9. Glass turntable
10. Grill rack
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MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION
• Place the oven as far away from radios and televisions as
possible. Using the oven may cause interference with the
reception.
• Plug the oven into a suitable 13 amp mains socket, make
sure the voltage is the same as on the rating label (do not use
extension cables or mains socket adaptors.)
• The microwave oven should be used freestanding only and must
not be built-in or used in a cabinet.
• Select a level surface that provides enough space for the outlet
vents.
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DO NOT obstruct
the ventilation
from the microwave
30cm
7.5cm
20cm
7.5cm
Min 85cm
WARNING:
DO NOT install the oven over a cooker or other heat or steam
producing appliance as this will damage the microwave oven.
The minimum installation height is 85cm.
A minimum clearance of 7.5cm is required between the oven and
any adjacent walls. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the
oven.
STEP 1) The turntable coupling should slot into the centre of microwave
STEP 2) T he turntable ring slots into the indents in the microwave base
STEP 3) The glass tray should align with the turntable coupling
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TURNTABLE INSTALLATION
• Before first use, check that any securing tape and all packaging
has been removed from the glass tray and turntable ring
assembly.
• These parts must never be restricted from rotating.
• Never place the glass tray upside down.
• To assemble the turntable, follow the steps below in number
order.
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TURNTABLE INSTALLATION
The glass tray,turntable ring, and turntable coupling assembly
must always be used during cooking (as shown below).
• Do not place the food directly onto the glass tray, always place
on or in suitable microwaveable cookware.
Please check that crockery is microwave safe before using.
• If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly has been
damaged in any way, please contact Customer Service team on
0345 209 7461.
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CONTROL PANEL
Screen Display
Cooking time, power, action indicators,
and clock time are displayed.
Power level
Press this button a number of times to set
a cooking power level.
Grill/Combi
Press to set a grill or combination cooking
programme.
Clock
Press this button to set the time
Pre-Set
Press to set a pre-set cooking program.
defrosting.
Auto cook
Press to select the kind of food you want to
cook from the Auto menu.
Stop/Cancel
Press to stop/cancel the cooking process.
Weight/Time
Turn the dial to input a cooking time and to
set the weight for the defrost function.
Press to start a cooking program and simply
press it a number of times to set a quick
start cooking time.
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Setting the clock (24 hour)
For example, if you want to set the time to 08:30 (am:)
1. Press the 'Clock' button. The display will show ‘12H', and the clock
symbol will be displayed. Press the 'Clock‘ button again and the display
will show ‘24H’.
2. Turn the ‘Weight/Time' dial clockwise, until the display shows
'8:'.
3. Press the 'Clock' button. The display will show '8:00‘.
4. Turn the ‘Weight/Time' dial clockwise until the display shows '08:30'.
Press the 'Clock' button to confirm. The clock is now set.
Note:
Before setting a cooking program the clock needs to be set.
If the clock is not set, the clock will not function when powered.
During the process of clock setting, if you press ‘Stop/Cancel’ button, the
oven will go back to the previous status.
Microwave cooking
Once you have correctly installed the unit, turned on the power and set the
clock, you are ready to start cooking.
Your microwave has 6 power levels, the lowest at 0%, then 20%, 40%, 60%,
80%, up to 100% (or full power.)
Most recipes are cooked on full power – this should be indicated on the
packaging of microwavable food.
1. To select a power level, press the ‘Power Level’ button.
• When pressed once the screen display will show 100%
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• When pressed twice the screen display will show 80%
• When pressed three times the screen display will show 60%
• When pressed four times the screen display will show 40%
• When pressed five times the screen display will show 20%
• When pressed six times the screen display will show 0%
2. Turn the ‘Weight/Time' dial clockwise to set the required time.
3. Press the ‘Weight/Time' dial to commence cooking.
4. Please note: 'End' will be displayed and 2 beeps will be heard every 2
minutes until the oven door is opened or the 'Stop/Cancel' button is pressed.
The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes. Do not operate the oven empty,
this can cause irreparable damage.
Pausing cooking
If you want to pause the cooking to turn over or stir contents, simply open the
door, then close again and press the ‘Weight/Time' dial to continue the cycle.
If you wish to stop cooking with time left on the display, take out the
contents, close the door and press the ‘Stop/Cancel’ button once to clear.
When the cooking process has finished 'End' will be displayed and 2 beeps
will be heard every 2 minutes until the oven door is opened or the
'Stop/Cancel' button is pressed.
Quick start function
For quick and easy microwave cooking, you can press the ‘Weight/Time' dial
to automatically add 30 seconds of cooking time. This can be pressed
multiple times for cooking up to 10 minutes on full power. Note: This function
does not work for defrost, auto menu, grill, combi or during the cooking
process.
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Weight Defrost
The microwave generally penetrates 4cm into most foods. Therefore you
must ensure food is thoroughly defrosted before starting the cooking process.
For even defrosting results, ensure you turn the food over during the cycle.
Defrosting generally takes longer than the cooking time of food.
Defrosted food should be consumed as soon as possible, do not put it back in
the fridge or freeze again.
As an example, to defrost 400g of poultry:
1. Turn the ‘Weight/Time' dial anti clockwise – ‘100g’ will be displayed.
2. Turn the ‘Weight/Time' dial clockwise until you reach the desired weight
‘400g’.
3. To commence defrosting, press the ‘Weight/Time' dial.
4. Approximately two thirds of the way through the defrosting time, the
oven will beep and pause. This is to allow you to turn over the food for even
defrosting. Turn over or rearrange the food and press the ‘Weight/Time' dial
to resume defrosting. To defrost fatty meat, defrost intermittently until
defrosted. Ice should be removed at all times.
5. Please note: 'End' will be displayed and 2 beeps will be heard every 2
minutes until the oven door is opened or the 'Stop/Cancel' button is
pressed.
Note: Ensure food is thoroughly defrosted before starting the cooking
process
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Auto cooking function
There are 9 auto menus you can use for easy cooking, automatically
calculating the cooking time based on the type of food and weight. To access
the menus, press the ‘Auto Cook‘ button. For guide lines, please see the
Auto menu table on the following page.
1. Place the food in a container suitable for use with microwave ovens and
put it into the oven.
2. Choose the 'Auto' menu you want by pressing the ‘Auto Cook‘ button.
The 'Auto' symbol will be displayed.
3. Turn the ‘Weight/Time' dial to choose the weight or quantity. The
display will show the weight in grams or amounts and the 'Start' symbol
will flash.
4. Press the ‘Weight/Time' dial. The oven will now start to cook the food.
5. When the food has finished cooking the oven will beep 2 times to let
you know and the word 'End' will be displayed.
Please note: 'End' will be displayed and 2 beeps will be heard every 2
minutes until the oven door is opened or the 'Stop/Cancel' button is
pressed.
Please note: It is advisable to stir and turn food where needed to ensure
even cooking, be sure to handle hot food with care.
You will need to use your discretion regarding food type, temperature and
weight as times may vary – the table on the next page is a guideline for each
auto cooking setting:
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Auto
menu
Food
Weights
Recommendations
1 Coffee 1-
200ml
2-
400ml
3-
600ml
Place
the cup onto the center of the
turntable.
When the liquid has been
removed
from the oven, leave to stand
before
adding sugar.
2 Rice 150g
300g
450g
600g
Place
the rice into a suitable container,
cover
with water.
3 Spaghetti 100g
200g
300g
Place
the spaghetti into a suitable
container,
cover with boiling water.
4 Potatoes 1-230g
2-460g
3-690g
Prick
the skins and place on a suitable
plate.
Turn the potatoes over halfway
through
the cooking time.
5 Auto reheat 200g
300g
400g
500g
600g
700g
800g
Straight
from the refrigerator.
6 Fish 200g
300g
400g
500g
600g
Place
the food ina suitable container and
cover
with microwave safe cling film.
T
he oven will pauses and sound beeps in
the middle of cooking time to remind the
user to turn over food for uniform cooking.
7 Chicken 800g
1000g
1200g
1400g
8 Beef/Mutton 200g
300g
400g
500g
600g
9 Skewed Meat 100g
200g
300g
400g
500g
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Pre-set cooking function
You can set your microwave to start cooking at a pre-set time, without the
need to be present to input the programmes. Make sure your food is in the
microwave and prepared when you programme the pre-set function.
You will need to set the clock and the cooking menu and time.
It is possible to input a maximum of 2 cooking stages. Do not use the defrost
function in the pre-set function. The auto menu can be set for a single stage
only.
Pre-set cooking function example
If the current time is, 12:30 and you want the microwave to cook on 80%
power for 7 minutes at 14:20:
1. Press the ’Power Level’ button twice for 80% microwave power – ’80%’ is
displayed.
2. Turn the ‘Weight/Time’ dial to adjust the cooking time to 7 minutes.
3. After the above steps, DO NOT press the ‘Weight/Time’ dial, but do as
follows:
4. Press the ‘Pre-Set’ button, the current time displays and the hour figures
flash.
5. Turn ‘Weight/Time’ dial to adjust the hours to display ‘14:’ or ‘2’. Press
‘Pre-Set’ button and the minute figures will flash along with the hour figures.
Turn the ‘Weight/Time’ dial to adjust the minutes to display ‘20’. This sets the
start time.
6. Press ‘Weight/Time’ dial to finish setting, the ovenwill automatically start to
operate at 14:20.
Please note: 'End' will be displayed and 2beeps will be heard every 2
minutes until the oven door is opened or the 'Stop/Cancel' button is
pressed.
If you wish to cancel the pre-set cooking, press the ‘Stop/Cancel’ button.
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Grill
For example, if you want to grill food for 12 minutes
1. Press the ‘Grill/Combi’ button once, the grill icon will be displayed and
the time will show ‘00:10’
2. Turn the ‘Weight/Time' dial until the display shows ‘12:00’.
3. Press the ‘Weight/Time' dial. The oven will now start to cook the food.
Note: The longest grilling time is 95 minutes.
When the food has finished cooking the oven will beep 2 times to let you
know and the word 'End' will be displayed.
Please note: 'End' will be displayed and 2 beeps will be heard every 2
minutes until the oven door is opened or the 'Stop/Cancel' button is
pressed.
Combination cooking
Combi 1
This will microwave the food for 30% of the cooking time and grill the
food for 70% of the cooking time. This can be used for cooking fish,
cottage pie, etc..
For example, if you wanted microwave and grill your food on this setting
for 25 minutes:
1. Press ‘Grill/Combi’ button twice, the display will show ‘combi 1’ and the
time will show ‘00:10’
2. Turn the ‘Weight/Time' dial until the display shows ‘25:00’.
3. Press the ‘Weight/Time' dial. The oven will now start to cook the
food.
Note: The longest cooking time is 95 minutes.
When the food has finished cooking the oven will beep 2 times to let
you know and the word 'End' will be displayed.
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Combi 2:
This will microwave the food for 55% of the cooking time and grill the
food for 45% of the cooking time. This can be used for cooking baked
potatoes, omelettes, pudding, etc.
For example, if you wanted microwave and grill your food on this setting
for 12 minutes:
1. Press ‘Grill/Combi’ button 3 times, the display will show ‘combi 2’
and the time will show ‘00:10’.
2. Turn the ‘Weight/Time' dial until the display shows ‘12:00’.
3. Press the ‘Weight/Time' dial. The oven will now start to cook the
food.
Note: The longest cooking time is 95 minutes.
When the food has finished cooking the oven will beep 2 times to let
you know and the word 'End' will be displayed
Please note: 'End' will be displayed and 2 beeps will be heard every 2
minutes until the oven door is opened or the 'Stop/Cancel' button is
pressed.
Child safety lock
This function is to prevent children from using the microwave oven.
To activate the child lock, press and hold the 'Stop/Cancel' button for 3
seconds. You will hear a beep and the lock symbol will be displayed.
To de-activate the child lock, press and hold the 'Stop/Cancel' button for 3
seconds. You will hear a beep and the lock symbol will disappear.
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Utensil information
• Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles.
• Do not use anything with a metal trim.
• Do not use paper-covered wire twist-ties on plastic bags.
• Do not use melamine dishes as they contain a material which will
absorb microwave energy. This may cause the dishes to crack or burn,
and will slow down the cooking speed.
• Use only cookware that is approved to be used in a microwave oven.
• Do not cook using a container with a restricted opening, such as
bottles, as they may explode.
• Do not heat baby bottles with the teat left on. Remove it if replacing
the bottle back into the oven.
• Only use thermometers that are approved for microwave ovens.
• Do not use the microwave oven for heating utensils.
Defrosting tips
Microwaves penetrate around 4cm into most food. To maximize defrosting
effectiveness follow the below guidelines:
1. For thick foods, turn regularly during operation in order to defrost evenly.
2. If food weighs over 500g, it is advised to turn at least 2 times.
3. Defrosted food should be consumed as soon as possible, it is not
advisable to put back into the fridge or freeze again.
Cooking tips - The following may affect cooking results:
Food arrangement
If possible, thicker bits of food should be placed around the outside of the
dish and the thinner parts toward the centre, spread out as evenly as
possible. Do not overlap food if possible as this could result in uneven
cooking results.
Cooking time
If you are unsure of cooking times it is advisable to start with a short
cooking time and monitor cooking progress before adding further time.
Overcooking could lead to a risk of fire. Ensure food is cooked thoroughly
before consuming.
Cooking food evenly
Foods such as meat should be turned frequently to ensure more even
cooking results. If the food is liquid based, stirring during the cooking time is
advisable.
Allow standing time
When the microwave has stopped cooking, leave the food to rest for an
adequate length of time to allow for cooking completion and cooling.
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COOKING TIPS
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CLEANING THE MICROWAVE
• Before you clean the oven, turn it off and unplug it.
• Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food or liquids stick to
the oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. We recommend that you
do not use harsh detergent or abrasives.
• On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover,
microwaves are passed through this to enable your food to cook.
It is important that this wave guide cover is kept clean at all times.
To do this wipe with mild detergent and water, then dry.
• You should clean the outside of the oven with a damp cloth. Do
not allow water to seep into the ventilation openings.
• Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a soft,
damp cloth. Do not use detergents, abrasives or spray-on cleaners
on the control panel.
• If steam builds up inside or around the outside of the oven door,
wipe with a soft cloth. This may happen when the microwave oven
is used in humid conditions.
• Regularly remove the glass turntable to clean it, and wash it in
warm soapy water. Regularly clean the turntable support and oven
floor. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild
detergent and water, then dry. You can wash the turntable support
in mild soapy water.
• When removing the turntable support of the oven, make sure you
put it back properly.
• If the inside of the oven smells, put a cup of water with the juice
and skin of one lemon in a deep microwave bowl. Microwave it for
three minutes, wipe thoroughly and then dry with a soft cloth.
• Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition, especially if
liquid is left under the turntable, could lead to deterioration of the
surface that will adversely affect the life of the appliance that may
result in a hazardous condition.
Problem Potential reason
Potential solution
If the
microwave
doesn’t work
1. Microwave is not
plugged in
Make sure the plug is plugged in securely into the
mains and the plug is switched on. If it is not, remove
the plug from the socket, wait 10 seconds and plug it in
again securely.
2. Plug is not working
The plug socket that the microwave is plugged into
may have become faulty. Plug the microwave into
another known good plug socket, ensure that the
socket is turned on and check if the microwave now
works.
3. The plug has a blown
fuse or the mains circuit
has a blown fuse/tripped
fuse
Check the plug for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped
main circuit breaker. If these seem to be working
properly, test the socket with another appliance.
4. Microwave has
developed a fault
Contact customer services to talk through the problem
to see if any solution for the fault can be found. If not
and the product is within its warranty period, then the
microwave should be returned to the retailer it was
purchased from for a replacement or refund.
If the
microwave
power will not
work
1. Door is not closed
Make sure the door is securely closed. Otherwise, the
microwave will not engage or operate.
2. The power has not
been set/the timer dial
has not been turned
Set the microwave power by pressing the ‘Power’
button. Select the time by turning the dial and pressing
‘Start
’ to confirm.
Not heating
Magnetron not working
The component that produces the microwaves is called
a magnetron, if food is not being heated or is 'luke'
warm then it is likely this component has developed a
fault.
If the microwave is within its warranty period, please
contact customer services for further advice or take
the microwave back to the retailer it was purchased
from for a refund or replacement.
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PROBLEM SOLVING
The microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment. If
this happens, you can stop the interference by moving the radio, TV or equipment as far
away from your microwave oven as possible.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, always
unplug the microwave before performing maintenance
or trouble shooting checks.
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PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem Potential reason Potential solution
Sparking
1. Burnt on food
debris
Spillages or splashes can burn and catch fire, all food that is
put into the microwave should be appropriately covered. All
spillages or splashes must be cleaned, and all areas of
microwave cleaned after each use.
Burnt on food debris in the microwave, on the wave guide
and the behind the wave guide can cause the microwave to
'spark'. This is because burnt on debris can be focused on by
the microwaves and spark.
Microwaves must be thoroughly cleaned after every use to
ensure no food is burnt on to any part of the microwave.
2. Metal or foil
No metal or foil should be put inside a microwave as it can
cause 'sparking' which can damage the microwave.
The only metal accessories that should be used inside the
microwave are the ones supplied by the manufacturer.
3. Pressure build up in
food
Food with none porous skins (potatoes for example), must
be pierced to allow steam to escape. As the build up of
pressure can cause food to burst and create a 'fire hazard‘.
Heat spots
Operated empty or
with no moisture
Microwaves cannot be run empty, microwaves need
moisture to operate correctly.
If microwaves are operated empty or are used to heat up
plates (this is not permitted), the microwaves can focus on a
single point inside the microwave. This can cause a heat
spot, which can cause the area to become deformed,
warped or start to melt.
If microwaves are operated empty or to heat up foreign
objects this will void the warranty.
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PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem Potential reason
Potential solution
Condensation
or excess
water
1. Food that is being
cooked
By the very nature of how a microwave works, it ‘excites’
the water molecules in the food it is heating, causing them
to move about and generate heat from within the food.
Often when the food heats up it reaches the point where
steam is released. Dependent on the food type being heated
(and its water content level), the length of time being
heated for
– and so the amount of steam generated – it is
inevitable that some of the steam will condense and form
back into water droplets within the microwave cavity. This
can usually be found on the inner walls or most commonly
on the back of the glass door. If not cleaned up, these
droplets can start to form small ‘pools’ of water.
2. Cooling vents covered
Cooling vents allow the heat and steam to escape from the
microwave. These cannot be covered as it can cause
excessive water to settle inside the microwave or the
microwave to overheat.
The installation
instructions in the instruction manual must
be followed or the warranty will be void.
Paint damage/
peeling
Maintenance
If the microwave is within its warranty period, please
contact customer services for further advice or take the
microwave back to the retailer it was purchased from for a
refund or replacement.
Light not
working
Bulb not working
Due to the construction of microwaves and certain
'dangerous' components inside,
the light bulb can only be
changed by a qualified service engineer.
If the microwave is within its warranty period, please
contact customer services for further advice or take the
microwave back to the retailer it was purchased from for a
refund or replacement
Over heating
Cooling vents covered
Cooling vents allow the heat and steam to escape from the
microwave. These cannot be covered as it can cause
excessive water to settle inside the microwave or the
microwave to overheat.
The installation instructions in the manual must be followed
or the warranty will be void.
Too noisy
1. Glass turntable fitted
incorrectly
Check that the glass turntable has been placed correctly on
the turntable and is not hitting the walls/doors of the
microwave during operation.
2. Dishes/plate are too
large for the microwave
Check that the dishes/plates are the correct size for the
microwave and that they are not hitting the walls/door of
microwave during operation.
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PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem Potential reason
Potential solution
Door not
shutting/
locking
1. Glass turntable
fitted incorrectly
Check that the glass turntable has been placed correctly
on the turntable and is not stopping the door from
shutting correctly.
2. Latches have
become deformed
If the microwave is within its warranty period, please
contact customer services for further advice or take the
microwave back to the retailer it was purchased from for a
refund or replacement.
Turntable not
rotating
1. Turntable coupling
not fitted or tape not
removed
Check that the turntable coupling is fitted correctly and
the transportation tape has been removed.
2. Turntable roller ring
not fitted or fitted
incorrectly
Check that the roller ring has be placed under the
turntable and that it is position correctly.
3. Glass turntable
fitted incorrectly
Check that the glass turntable has been placed correctly
on the turntable.
4. Turntable has
developed a fault
If the microwave is within its warranty period, please
contact customer services for further advice or take the
microwave back to the retailer it was purchased from for a
refund or replacement.
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GUARANTEE & CUSTOMER SERVICES
At Russell Hobbs, we take all our customer feedback seriously.
Feel free to contact our Customer Service Team on
0345 209 7461
who will be more than happy to assist you.
This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of the
original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or
workmanship, the faulty product must be returned to the place of
purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.
The following conditions apply:
• The product must be returned to the retailer with the original
proof of purchase.
• The product must be installed and used in accordance with the
instructions contained in this instruction guide and any other
instructions for use which are supplied.
• It must be used for domestic purposes only and for its intended
use.
• This warranty does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse
or consumable parts.
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SPARE PARTS
Turntable ring
Glass turntable
Turntable coupling
Grill Rack
To check the availability of the following spare parts, simply contact
our friendly Customer Service team on 0345 209 7461.
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CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY
WARNING- THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
This appliance is designed to operate from a mains supply of
230-240V~ 50Hz.
Check that the voltage marked on the product corresponds
with your supply voltage.
This product is fitted with a moulded 13A plug complying with
BS1363. If this plug is unsuitable or needs to be replaced, refer to
customer services.
Important: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
GREEN/YELLOW – EARTH
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN – LIVE
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CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY
For UK use only – PLUG
• As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
• The GREEN/YELLOW wire is the EARTH and must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth
symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.
• The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
• The BROWN wire is the LIVE wire and must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
• Always ensure that the plug cord grip is fastened correctly.
• If a 13A (BS1363) fused plug is used it must be fitted with a
13amp fuse conforming to BS1362 and be BSI or ASTA approved.
To replace the 13amp fuse, remove the plug from the socket,
remove the fuse cover near the pins of the plug, remove the fuse
and replace with 13amp fuse. Refit the fuse cover and plug the unit
back into the power supply.
If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a
replacement is obtained from an electrical supplier.
If you need to remove the plug, cut it from the mains lead and
dispose of it. NEVER attempt to re-use this plug or insert it into a
socket outlet, as there is a very great risk of electrical shock.
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NOTES
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Revision 8.1
This symbol is known as the 'Crossed-out wheelie bin Symbol'. When this symbol is
marked on a product/batteries, it means that the product/batteries should not be
disposed of with your general household waste. Only discard
electrical/electronic/battery items in separate collection schemes, which cater for the
recovery and recycling of materials contained within. Your co-operation is vital to ensure
the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment. For your
nearest disposal facility, visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or ask in store for details.
We reserve the right, due to possible changes to design, to alter the instruction manual
without prior notice.
For Customer Services & Spare
Parts please call: 0345 209 7461
Or visit us at
http://mda.russellhobbs.com
