Russell Hobbs RHEM42G Installation guide

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INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY
MODEL NO. RHEM42G
RUSSELL HOBBS 42L ELECTRONIC MICROWAVE OVEN
GRILL & CONVECTION

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Congratulations on purchasing our Russell Hobbs 42L Electronic Microwave
Oven with Grill and Convection. Each unit is manufactured to ensure safety
and reliability. Before using this appliance for the first time, please read the
instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
FEATURES OF THE RUSSELL HOBBS 42L ELECTRONIC MICROWAVE
OVEN
•42L Capacity
•High-end stainless steel and black design
•Digital LED display with clock
•Grill and convection functions ideal for cooking purposes*
•Power output: 1000W
•Grill Power: 1400W
•Convection Power: 2800W
•10 Auto menus: vegetables, fish, pasta, pizza, soup, chicken, bread
etc.
•99 Minute cooking timer with end signal
•Defrost by time or weight
•10 User-friendly power levels
•Programmable multi-stage cooking
•With quick start and kitchen clock/timer functions
•Smart info function
•345mm Glass turntable diameter
•Easy to open pull handle door
•Long-lasting stainless-steel cavity for easy cleaning
•With child lock safety feature
•For domestic use only
•2 Year warranty (1 year retail • 1 year extended upon online
registration of product • visit www.russellhobbs.co.za)
*Convection Function- Microwave fan that forces air movement and heat up
to the full interior of the microwave to cook, bake and roast food from the
inside out.
*Grill Function- For food browning and crisping.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always
be followed including the following:
1. Please read the instructions carefully before using any appliance.
2. Always ensure that the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the
mains voltage in your home.
3. Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the appliance and
cause injury to the user.
4. The appliance is intended for household use only. Commercial use
invalids the warranty and the supplier can not be held responsible for
injury or damage caused when using the appliance for any other purpose
than that intended.
5. Avoid any contact with moving parts.
6. Close supervision is required when any appliance is used near or by
children or invalids.
7. Check the power cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or
the plug is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a
qualified person in order to avoid an electrical hazard.
8. Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged in any way.
In case of damage, take the unit in for examination and/or repair by an
authorised service agent.
9. Do not operate the oven when empty.
10. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the supply cord
is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
or a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

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11. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
12. WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when
adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the
oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
13. Do not operate the microwave unit without any food contents inside the
cavity.
14. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
➢When heating food in a plastic or paper container, check the oven
frequently in terms of the possibility of ignition.
➢Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing the
bag in oven.
➢If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
➢Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.
➢WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are able to explode.
15. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
16. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils
and even result in burns.
17. 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.
18. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squashes, apples
and chestnuts before cooking.

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19. The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken
and the temperature should be checked before serving in order to avoid
burns or scalding.
20. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the
heated food. Potholders/ oven gloves may be needed to handle the utensil.
21. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in
microwave oven.
22. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry
out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any
cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
23. This product is Group 2 Class B ISM equipment. The definition of Group 2
which contains all ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) equipment in
which radio-frequency energy is intentionally generated and/or used in the
form of electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of material, and spark
erosion equipment. For Class B equipment is equipment suitable for use
in domestic establishments and in establishments directly connected to a
low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for
domestic purpose.
24. Never immerse the unit in water or any other liquid for cleaning purposes.
25. Remove the plug from the socket by gripping the plug. Do not pull on the
cord to disconnect the appliance from the mains. Always unplug the unit
when not in use, before cleaning or when adding or removing parts.
26. The use of accessory attachments that are not recommended or supplied
by the manufacturer may result in injuries, fire or electric shock.
27. A short cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
28. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Ensure that
the cord is not in a position where it can be pulled on inadvertently.

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29. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces and do not place on or near a
hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
30. Do not use the appliance on a gas or electric cooking top or over or near
an open flame.
31. Use of an extension cord with this appliance is not recommended.
However, if it is necessary to use an extension lead, ensure that the lead
is suited to the power consumption of the appliance to avoid overheating
of the extension cord, appliance or plug point. Do not place the extension
cord in a position where it can be pulled on by children or animals or
tripped over.
32. This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use. Do not use this appliance
for anything other than its intended use.
33. DO NOT carry the appliance by the power cord.
34. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use. Always unplug the unit
when not in use or before cleaning.
35. Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even, stable surface.
36. Ensure that the switch is in the “Off” or “0” position after each use.
37. The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any damage or injury
caused by improper or incorrect use, or for repairs carried out by
unauthorised personnel.
38. In case of technical problems, switch off the machine and do not attempt
to repair it yourself. Return the appliance to an authorised service facility
for examination, adjustment or repair. Always insist on the use of original
spare parts.
39. The microwave oven should not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been
tested in a cabinet.
40. Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote-control system.
41. The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is in
operation.

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42. The rear surface of the appliance should be placed against a wall.
43. Failure to comply with the above mentioned pre-cautions and instructions,
could affect the safe operation of this machine.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model:
RHEM42G
Rated Voltage:
230V~50Hz
Rated Input Power (Microwave):
1550W
Rated Output Power (Microwave):
1000W
Rated Input Power (Grill):
1400W
Rated Input (Convection):
2700w
Oven Capacity:
42L
Turntable Diameter:
345mm
External Dimensions:
553 x 472 x 326mm
Net Weight:
Approx. 21.3kg
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
•Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open
door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It
is important not to break or tamper with the safety interlocks.
•Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or
allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
•Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the;
▪Door (bent),
▪Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
▪Door seals and sealing surfaces.
•The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel.

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•PLEASE NOTE: If the microwave appliance is not maintained in a
good state of cleanliness, its surface could become degraded, its
lifespan affected and could result in a possibly hazardous situation.
INSTALLATION
1. Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of
the door.
2. WARNING: Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent
door, damaged door seals and sealing surface, broken or loose door
hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is
any damage, do not operate the oven and contact qualified service
personnel.
3. This microwave oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface to hold its
weight and the heaviest food likely to be cooked in the oven.
4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture, or high humidity are
generated, or near combustible materials.
5. For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient airflow. Allow 30cm of
space above the oven, 20cm at back and 20cm at both sides. Do not
cover or block any openings on the appliance. Do not remove feet.
6. Do not operate the oven without a glass tray, roller support, and shaft in
their proper positions.
7. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged and does not run
under the oven or over any hot or sharp surface.
8. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged
in an emergency.
9. Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
10. Remove any protective film found on the microwave cabinet surface.
Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the oven
cavity to protect the magnetron.
11. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be

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restricted.
12. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during
cooking.
13. All food and containers are always to be placed on the glass tray for
cooking.
14. If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your
nearest authorized service center.
RADIO INTERFERENCE
Operation of the microwave oven can cause interference to your radio,
TV, or similar equipment. When there is interference, it may be reduced
or eliminated by taking the following measures:
•Clean the door and sealing surface of the oven.
•Reposition the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
•Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
•Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven
and receiver are on different branch circuits.
MICROWAVE COOKING PRINCIPLES
•Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish.
•Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and
add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
•Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to
cook evenly.
•Turn foods over once during microwave cooking to speed cooking of such
foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned
over at least once.
•Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from

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top to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside.
UTENSILS GUIDE
•The ideal material for a microwave utensil is material which is
transparent. This allows energy to pass through the container and
heat the food.
•A microwave cannot penetrate metal, so metal utensils or dishes
with metallic trim should not be used.
•Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking, as
they may contain small metal fragments which may cause sparks
and/or fires.
•Round /oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommend,
as food in corners tends to overcook.
•Narrow strips of aluminium foil may be used to prevent overcooking
of exposed areas. But be careful don’t use too much and keep a
distance of 1 inch.
•The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct
utensils:
COOKWARE
MICROWAVE
Heat–Resistant Glass
Yes
Non Heat–Resistant Glass
No
Heat–Resistant Ceramics
Yes
Microwave–Safe Plastic Dish
Yes
Paper Kitchen Towels
Yes
Metal Tray
No
Metal Rack
No
Aluminium Foil & Foil Containers
No
Parchment Paper
Yes
Plastic Wrap
Yes

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Wax Paper
Yes
Containers containing metal parts
Yes
Metal Twist-ties
No
Paper Bags
No
Plastic Foam
No
Wood
No
Additional Information:
Materials you can use in microwave oven

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Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
PARTS DIAGRAM
A. Control Panel
B. Turntable Shaft
C. Turntable ring assembly
D. Glass Tray
E. Observation window
F. Door Assembly
B
C
A
E
D
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G. Safety Interlock System
H. Grill Rack
TURNTABLE INSTALLATION
1.Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should not be
restricted.
2.Both glass tray and turntable ring should always be used during
cooking.
3.All food and containers of food should always be placed on the glass
tray for cooking.
4.If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your
nearest authorized service centre.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The accessible surface may be hot during
operation.
1.Setting the Clock
When the microwave oven is electrified, the oven will display "0:00", the
buzzer will ring once.
The input time should be within 0:00--23:59(24 Hour) or 1:00--12:59 (12 Hour).
(1) Press " CLOCK PRE-SET " once, buzzer will ring once and "24H" displays.
(2) Press " CLOCK PRE-SET " repeatedly to choose 24H or 12H system.
(3) Press the number buttons to set the clock.
(4) Press " CLOCK PRE-SET " to finish clock setting. ":" will flash, and the
time will be visible.
Note:
(1) If the clock was not set, it will not function when powered on.
(2) During the process of clock setting, if you press "STOP", the oven will
automatically go back to the previous status.
2. Microwave Cooking
Select different microwave power levels and set cooking time as you wish.
There are five power levels available to choose from. Keep on pressing
"POWER " to choose the appropriate power %.
Example: If you want to use 80% of the microwave power to cook for 10
minutes, you can operate the microwave oven by following
the steps below;

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(1) Press " POWER " once, the oven will display "P100".
(2) Press " POWER" once again to choose 80% power, the oven will
display "P80".
(3) Press the number buttons of "1","0","0","0" in order, the oven will
display "10:00"
(4) Press "START " to start cooking, ":" will light up.
Note: "POWER" selection instructions:
Presses Instructions
Display
Microwave Power
1
P100
100%
2
P 80
80%
3
P 50
50%
4
P 30
30%
5
P 10
10%
3. Grill Cooking
Example: If you want to use 100% grill to cook food for 35 minutes,
you can operate the microwave oven as follow;
(1) Press the " GRILL " key, the oven will display " G-1 ".
(2) Press the number buttons of "3","5","0","0" in order, the oven will display
"35:00"
(3) Press the ‘’START” key to start cooking,
Note: If half the grill time passes, the oven beeps twice.
In order to have a better effect of grilling food, you should turn the food over,
close the door and then press" START " to continue cooking.
4. Convection Cooking (With preheating function)
Convection cooking will allow you to cook food similar to a traditional
oven. It is recommended that you should preheat the oven to the
appropriate temperature before placing the food in the microwave oven.

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(1) Press the " CONVECTION " key several times to select the required
temperature. Convection temperature varies from 140 degrees to 230
degrees.
(2) Press the "STA RT" key to start preheating. The temperature figure
will flash when reaching the temperature selected and buzzer will ring
twice to remind you that you’ve put food in the oven.
(3) Press the number buttons of "4","0","0","0" in order, the oven will
display "40:00"
(4) Press the " STA RT " key to start cooking.
Note:
(1) Cooking time cannot be inserted before the preheating temperature
was reached.
(2) If the temperature was reached, the door must be opened to input the
required cooking time.
(3) If the cooking time was not inserted within in 5 minutes, the oven will
stop the preheating process. The buzzer will beep five times and turn
back to the waiting state.
5. Convection Cooking (Without the preheating function)
(1) Press the "CONVECTION" key several times to select the
temperature.
Convection temperature is from 140 degrees to 230 degrees.
(2) Press the number buttons of "4", "0", "0", "0" in order, the oven will
display "40:00".
(3) Press the " START " key to start cooking.
6. Combination Cooking
Example: If you want to use combination to cook (C-1) for 40 minutes, you
can operate the microwave oven as follow;
(1) Press the " COMBI " key once, the oven will display "C-1".
(2) Press the number buttons of "4", "0", "0", "0" in order, the oven will
display "40:00".
(3) Press the " STA RT " key to start cooking.
NOTE: Combi Operating Instructions;

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Cooking temperatures explained:
C1-C2: the microwaves cavity will heat up to and maintain a temperature of +/-
165℃(give or take 5℃) - the convection function (C-1) or grill function (C-2)
will switch on and off intermittently to maintain this temperature.
C3-C4: the microwaves cavity will heat up to and maintain a temperature of +/-
200℃(give or take 5℃) - the convection function and grill function (C-3 and C-
4) will switch on and off intermittently to maintain this temperature.
Note: While the temperature cannot be changed, the heating time can be
adjusted.
7. Reheat
(1) Press the "REHEAT" key once, the "h-1" will display in oven and flash.
(2) Press the " REHEAT " key several times to select the cooking
program you want.
(3) Press "START " key to confirm, the "h-1" will display.
(4) Press "REHEAT " key, the oven will display "150". (Press the "
REHEAT
(5) key several times to select the weight of the cooking food.)
(6) Press "START " key to start cooking.

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Reheat Chart:

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8. Defrost by time
(1) Press "QUICK DEFROST" once, the oven will display "d-1".
(2) Input the figure of the time of cooking. (The maximum cooking time is
99 minutes and 99 seconds.)
(3) Press "START " key to start defrosting.
9. Defrost by weight
(1) Press " QUICK DEFROS key twice, the oven will display "d-2".
(2) Input the figure of the weight of food. (The input figure of the weight
should be within 100--2000g)
(3) Press "START " key to start defrosting.
10. Defrost ground meat
(1) Press "QUICK DEFROST " key three times, the oven will display "d-
3".
(2) (Input the figure of the weight of food. (The input figure of the weight
should be within 100--2000g)
(3) Press "START " key to start defrosting.
11. Defrost sea food
(1) Press " QUICK DEFROST" pad 4 times, the oven will display "d-4".
(2) Input the figure of the weight of food. (The input figure of the weight
should be within 100--2000g)
(3) Press "START " key to start defrosting.
12. Pre-set Function
(1) Set the clock first. (Refer to the instructions; 1. Setting the Clock)
(2) Input the required cooking function. Two stages can be set at most.

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Defrosting should not be set in the pre-set function.
After selecting the cooking function, please do not press "START”
(3) Press " CLOCK PRE-SET". "0:00" will display;
(4) Press the number buttons to set pre-set time.
(5) Press " START " to finish setting. ":" will light, buzzer will
ring twice when the time is reached, then the cooking process will
start automatically.
Note: The clock must be set first. Otherwise, the pre-set function will not
work