Russell Hobbs RHEMN30L Installation guide

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY
MODEL NO. RHEMN30L
RUSSELL HOBBS
30L ELECTRONIC MICROWAVE OVEN

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Congratulations on purchasing our Russell Hobbs 30L Electronic Microwave Oven. 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 30L ELECTRONIC MICROWAVE OVEN
•30L Capacity
•Digital LED display with Clock
•Power output: 900W
•10 power levels
•Programmable multi-stage cooking
•6 Auto menus: popcorn, potato, frozen vegetable, beverage, dinner plate, pizza
•99 minute cooking timer with end signal
•Defrost by time or weight
•With quick start and kitchen timer functions
•Smart Info function
•Elegant mirror finish front
•315mm glass turntable diameter
•User friendly control panel
•Easy to use push button door
•Grey interior 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)
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
1. Always ensure that the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the mains voltage
in your home.

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2. Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the appliance and cause injury to
the user.
3. 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.
4. Avoid any contact with moving parts.
5. Close supervision is required when any appliance is used near or by children.
6. 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 to avoid an
electrical hazard.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. WARNING: Close supervision is required when any appliance is used near or by
children.
10. Do not operate the microwave unit without any food contents inside the cavity.
11. 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 in the oven.
•If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed 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 has to be taken when handling the container.

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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 skins such as potatoes, whole squashes, apples and chestnuts
before cooking.
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.
–Use Potholders/ oven gloves.
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.
- 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 by children or pets.

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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. DO NOT carry the appliance by the power cord.
33. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
34. Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even, stable surface.
35. Ensure that the switch is in the “Off” or “0” position after each use.
36. 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.
37. The microwave oven should not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a
cabinet.
38. Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
39. The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is in operation.
40. The rear surface of the appliance should be placed against a wall.
41. PLEASE TAKE 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 possible hazardous situation.
42. 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. Failure to
comply with the above-mentioned pre-cautions and instructions, could affect the safe
operation of this machine.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model:
RHEMN30L
Rated Voltage:
Rated Input Power(Microwave):
Rated Output Power(Microwave):
900W
Oven Capacity:
30L
Turntable Diameter:
315mm
External Dimensions:
Net Weight:
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
a. Door (bent),
b. Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
c. Door seals and sealing surfaces.
•The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
•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.

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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 20cm 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 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
authorised service center.

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TURNTABLE INSTALLATION
PARTS DIAGRAM
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⑤
②
①③④⑥
Waveguide cover

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1. Door lock - Microwave oven door must be closed properly in order for it to
operate.
2. Viewing window - Allow user to see the cooking status.
3. Rotating axis - The glass turntable sits on the axis; the motor underneath it
drives the turntable to rotate.
4. Rotating ring -The glass turntable sits on its wheels; it supports the turntable
and helps it to balance when rotating.
5. Turntable - The food sits on the turntable, its rotation during operation helps to
cook food evenly.
- Place the rotating ring first and fit the turntable onto the rotating axis and make
sure that it is geared in properly.
6. Control panel - See below.
7. Waveguide cover - It is inside the microwave oven, next to the wall of control
panel.
WARNING: Never remove the waveguide cover
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Control Panel:

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‘’ BEEP ’’ SOUND;
ONE BEEP: Oven accepts the entry.
TWO BEEP’S: Oven does not accept the entry, check and try again.
NUMBER PADS (0-9)
Number pads are used for selecting the food type and cooking time.
RESET
Clear all previous settings.
START/STOP
Touch to start or stop cooking.
COOK
Use for multi-stage cooking. It enables cooking at multiple power and time
settings automatically.
SETTING THE CLOCK
1) In standby state, touch Clock key.
2) Use the number keys to enter the correct time. You must touch at least
three numbers to set the clock (one for hour and two for minutes).
3) Touch the Clock key again. The system will go into clock state.
Note: This is a 24-hour 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 to not have the clock displayed, touch the Reset
key. You can check the clock time while cooking is in progress by touching
the Clock key.
Example: to set 12:30
Steps
Displa
y
1
After power-up, the colon flashes, then
press the Reset button once or wait for
30 seconds
：
2
Press the button of “ 1”,“ 2”, “ 3”,“ 0”
12:30
3
Press the Clock button to confirm it

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SETTING THE OVEN TIMER
1) Touch the Timer key.
2) Enter the number you want to count down by touching the number keys.
Digit time is in minutes and seconds and set left to right. Set one digit (a 5
for 5 seconds) or up to four digits (2405 for 24 minutes, 5 seconds). The
maximum number that can be entered is 99min, 99sec.
3) Touch Start/Stop key confirm it.
Time countdown can be seen in display for 3 seconds before clock or
cooking time is returned to display.
Touch Timer and then touch Reset to cancel TIMER during timing
process.
SETTING COOKING TIME AND THE POWER LEVEL
A. One-stage cooking
1) On standby state or clock state, use the number keys to set a cooking time.
You can set the cooking time from one second to 99 minutes and 99
seconds. If you are setting a time greater than one minute, you must enter
numbers for both minutes and seconds. For example: to set 20 minutes,
enter 2, 0, 0, 0.
2) Press Power and number button to select the desired the power level.
3) Touch Start/Stop to start cooking. USE THESE SINGLE DIGIT TO
REPRESENT POWER LEVELS.
Number
key
% of
power
Microwave instruction
Tap
POWER
once
100%
P100 and P90 --- High power, 100% and 90%
microwave power. Applicable for quick and thorough
cooking
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90%
8
80%
P80 and P70 --- Medium High power, 80% and 70%
microwave power. Applicable for medium express
cooking
7
70%
6
60%
P60 and P50 --- Medium power, 60% and 50%
microwave power. Applicable for steaming food
5
50%
4
40%
P40 and P30 --- Medium Low power, 40% and 30%
microwave power. Applicable for defrosting food
3
30%
2
20%
P20 and P10 --- Low power, 20% and 10% microwave
power. Applicable for keeping warm
1
10%

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Example: To cook at P80 for 10 minutes.
Steps
Display
1
After power-up, the colon flashes, then
press Reset button once or wait for
30sec
：
2
Set cooking time by pressing the
number button of “1”,“0”,“0”,“0”
10:00
3
Touch Power once then select the
desired microwave power by pressing
number “ 8”
80P
4
Press Start/Stop button to start, and
LED will count down to show left time
a. The max time which can be set is 99’99’’
b. Never operate the oven empty.
c. If you turn the food during operation, press the Start/Stop button once and
the pre-set cooking procedure will continue.
d. If you intend to remove the food before the pre-set time, you must press
the Reset button once to clear the pre-set procedure to avoid unintended
operation of next time use.
e. At the maximum microwave power, the oven will automatically lower the
power after a certain time of cooking to lengthen the service life.
B. Two-stage cooking
To obtain best cooking result, some recipes call for different cook mode and
time. You may program your personalized menu as follow:
Example: You want to cook food with 100P microwave
for 3 minutes then 20P for 9 minutes.
Steps
Display
1
100P microwave for 3min
1.1
After power-up, the colon flashes, then
press Reset once or wait for 30sec
：
1.2
Press “ 3”,“0”,“0”to set cooking time
3:00

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1.3
Touch Power once
100P
1.4
Press Cook button once to confirm
2
20P for 9min
2.2
Press “9”,“0”,“0” to set cooking time
9:00
2.3
Touch Power once then select the
desired microwave power by pressing
number “ 2”
20P
3
Start cooking by pressing Start/Stop
button
SPEED DEFROST FUNTION
1) On standby state or clock state, touch Speed Defrost key.
2) Enter desired defrosting time by touching correct number keys. Digital
timer sets minutes and seconds from left to right so a single digit can be set
(5 for 5 seconds) or up to 4 digits (2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds).
3) Touch Start/Stop key.
Example: To speed defrost 0.2kg poultry with
2min50sec
Steps
Display
1
After power-up, the colon flashes, then
press Reset button once or wait for
30sec
：
2
Touch Speed Defrost key
：
3
Set defrosting time by pressing the
number button of “2”,”5”,”0”
2:50
4
Start cooking by pressing Start/Stop,
and LED will count down to show running
time
a. After time has elapsed four beeps sound and END appears in display.
Touch Reset key or open the door to clear END before starting another
cooking function.
b. After setting Speed Defrost, the oven can be programmed to automatically
switch to one or two-stage cooking.

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--For speed defrost and one stage cooking, follow the steps above. Before
touching the Start/Stop key, touch the Cook key, and enter the time and
power level. Then touch the Start/Stop key.
--For speed defrost and two stage cooking, follow steps above. Before
touching the Start/Stop key, enter two-stage cooking programs.
COOKING BY WEIGHT
The oven has default cooking menu for simple operation. You set the type
and weight of food, and the oven will automatically set the cooking time and
power level.
“COOK BY WEIGHT” CODE DESCRIPTIONS
CODE
TYPE
WEIGHT RANGE
1
Beef
0.1, 0.15, 0.2……2.9, 2.95, 3.0 kg
2
Mutton
0.1, 0.15, 0.2……2.9, 2.95, 3.0 kg
3
Pork
0.1, 0.15, 0.2……1.9, 1.95, 2.0 kg
Example: To cook 1.2kg beef
Steps
Display
1
After power-up, the colon flashes, then
press Reset button once or wait for
30sec
：
2
Touch Cook by Weight button once
3
Select the food kind by entering code“1”
0.
4
Set food weight by pressing number”1”
“2” “0”
1.20
5
The oven starts cooking and Time will
appear automatically.
34:24
During cooking two beeps will be sound, it reminds you to turn over
the food, after turning over food, press Start/Stop to resume cooking
a. Weight must be in Kg
b. After total cooking time, 4 beeps sound and END appears in display. Touch
Reset or open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking
function
c. Please wait for few minutes before take food out.

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DEFROST BY WEIGHT
You set the type and weight of food, and the oven automatically sets the
defrosting time.
Example: To defrost 1.15kg beef
Steps
Display
1
After power-up, the colon flashes ,then
press Reset button once or wait for 30sec
：
2
Press Defrost By weight button
0.
3
Set defrosting weight by pressing the
number button of “1”,“1”,“5”
1.15
4
Start cooking by pressing Start/Stop and
LED will count down to show running
time.
23:00
During cooking two beeps will be sound, it reminds you to
turn over the food, after turning over food, press Start/Stop
to resume cooking
a. It is necessary to turn over the food during operation to obtain uniformity.
b. The defrost setting requires to run for a longer time than the normal
cooking function.
c. If food can be cut by a knife, the defrosting process is completed.
d. Microwave penetrates around 4cm into most food.
e. Defrosted food should be consumed as soon as possible, it is not advised
to put back it back into fridge and freeze again.
f. Weight must be in kg, you can set the food weight from 0.1, 0.15.
0.2……2.9, 2.95, 3.0 Kg.
6 AUTO MENUS
The auto menus allow you to cook or reheat food automatically without
entering the power level or time. When setting “quick cook”, check visual
guide on key for the correct setting. These include the “POPCORN”, “BAKED
POTATO”, “PIZZA”, “BEVERAGE”, “FROZEN DINNER”, “REHEAT” :

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POPCORN
1) In standby state or clock state, touch the Popcorn key which automatically
sets the cooking time to microwave popcorn.
2) Touch Start/Stop key.
To reset Popcorn time: tap POPCORN key twice. ENTER TIME appears in
display. Touch number keys to enter minutes and seconds. Touch Start/Stop
key. This new cooking time will remain the same whenever you touch the
POPCORN key until you reset it.
BAKED POTATO
For potatoes (0.11 to 0.17 kg per entry):
1) In standby state or clock state, touch Baked Potato key once.
2) Enter number or potatoes by touching number keys from 1 to 4.
3) Touch Start/Stop key.
PIZZA
Reheating a slice of leftover pizza:
1) In standby state or clock state, touch Pizza key once.
2) Touch Start/Stop key.
BEVERAGE
For coffee cups (0.14 to 0.2 kg per share):
1) In standby state or clock state, touch Beverage key once.
2) Enter number of cups by touching number pads from 1 to 4.
3) Touch Start/Stop key.
FROZEN DINNER
Microwaving one or two small (0.2 to 0.25kg per share) frozen dinner:
1) In standby state or clock state, touch Frozen Dinner key once.
2) Touch 1 or 2 key to select 1 entree or 2 entrees.
3) Touch Start/Stop key.

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REHEAT
1) In standby state or clock state, touch Reheat key.
2) Touch Start/Stop key.
This setting lets you reheat a dinner plate of chilled leftovers with good
results.
DOOR SAFETY LOCK FEATURE
Use this feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning or so that
children cannot use the oven unsupervised. All the buttons are rendered
inoperable in this mode
Set lock---hold Reset button about 3 seconds.
Cancel lock---hold Reset button about 3 seconds.
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.

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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 top to
bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside.
UTENSILS GUIDE
•The ideal material for a microwave utensil is material that 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 cooking in the microwave, as
they may contain small metal fragments which may cause sparks and/or
fires.
•Round /oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as
food in corners tends to overcook.
•Narrow strips of aluminium foil may be used to prevent overcooking of
exposed areas.

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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
Wax Paper
Yes
Containers containing metal parts
No
Metal Twist-ties
No
Paper Bags
No
Plastic Foam
No
Wood
No
Notice: When removing food from the oven, please ensure that the oven
power is switched off by turning the timer switch to 0 (zero). Failure to do so,
and operating the microwave oven without food in it, can result in overheating
and damage to the magnetron.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
NORMAL
Dim oven light
During cooking with low microwave
power, the oven light may become
dim. It is normal.
Steam accumulating on door/ hot air out
of vents
Foods may generate steam during the
cooking process. Most steam will
escape via the vents however some
may accumulate on the oven
door. This is normal. Wipe with soft
cloth one Microwave cooled down.
ISSUE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Microwave does not start
up
(1) Power cord not
plugged in
correctly
Unplug. Then plug in
again after 10 seconds
(2) Fuse blowing or
circuit breaker
works
Replace the fuse or reset
the circuit breaker (to be
repaired by HOLB
Service Department)
(3) Trouble with the
power outlet
Test the power outlet with
other electrical
appliances
Microwave does not heat
(4) The door is not
closed properly
Close the door well
Glass turntable makes
noise when microwave is
in operation
(5) Dirty roller and
cavity bottom
Refer to “Cleaning and
Maintenance” section
below to clean dirty or
soiled parts.