Russell Hobbs RHM1401 User manual

Model Numbers:
RHM1401 (B) (S)
Compact XS Manual Microwave
User Guide
PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461
Or visit us at http://mda.russellhobbs.com

Page(s)
Safety instructions
3-9
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
Using the microwave
20
Cooking tips
21-22
Cleaning the microwave
23
Important utensil information
24
Problem solving
25-28
Guarantee &
customer services 29
Spare parts
30
Connection to the mains supply
31-32
Notes
33
Disposal information
34
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.
•WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven
must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent
person.
•WARNING: 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.
•WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
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•A minimum clearance of 7.5 cm is required between the oven
and any adjacent walls. Leave a minimum clearance of 30 cm
above the oven.
•Use only cookware and utensils that are approved for use in a
microwave ovens.
•When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye
on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
•The microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming
pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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, especially if
liquid is left under the turntable, 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
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•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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
•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 fooddirectly on theglass tray. Put food on a
suitable plate or in a bowl before puttingit in the oven.
•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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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•Do not usethe 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.
•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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
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•If steam builds up insideor around the outsideof the oven
door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may happen when the
microwave oven is used in humid conditions. Regularly
remove theglass turntable to clean it, wash it in warm
soapy wateror 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.
Ultra compact and stylish, the RHM1401 series is the perfect
everyday microwave, ideal for cooking a variety of meals in
minutes. The chic and trim design means you have flexibility in
choosing the perfect spot to show off your new appliance.
Once you have prepared the microwave for first use, simply place
your food in suitable cookware, open the door and position onto
the assembled turntable. Next all you need to do is select a power
level and the cooking time required by turning the easy to use
dials, found on the control panel. The internal microwave light lets
you know that cooking is in progress.
When the cooking cycle has finished the microwave has a handy
ringer function that will sound to alert you. And that’s it! Cooking
has never been so easy.
With the RHM1401 series you can tailor cooking to suit your recipe
using the 5 power levels available for selection. For added
functionality, there’s also an essential defrost setting, saving you
time so that you can cook meals straight from the freezer.
Easy to clean, simply wipe with a damp cloth to maintain excellent
performance. Choose the RHM1401 series for the ultimate in
microwave cooking convenience.

ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE
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 220-240V~,50Hz
Rated Input Power (Microwave) 1000W
Rated Output Power (Microwav
e)
600W
Oven Capacity 14L
Turntable Diameter 10 inch
External Dimensions (H x W x D) 22.4 x 42.4 x 31.3 (cm)
Net Weight; Approx 9Kg
Number of Power Levels 5 + defrost + reheat
Accessories Included
Turntable coupling, turntable
roller ring, glass turntable
Produced for:
G2S Limited
Wigan
WN2 4AY

UNPACKING THE MICROWAVE
Before you use your microwave oven
1. Remove all the packaging. Do not remove the small piece of card
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
our Customer Service team on 03452097461.
This microwave oven weighs approximately 9 kg so you must put it
on a horizontal surface that is strong enough to support this weight.
The oven must be placed away from high temperatures and steam.
Do not put anything on the top of the microwave oven.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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1. Safety interlock latches
2. Door assembly and window
3. Glass turntable
4. Microwave inside door frame
5. Power control dial
6. Turntable ring
7. Turntable coupling
8. Time control dial
9. Waveguide cover
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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 theoven 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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MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION
DO NOT obstruct
the ventilation
from themicrowave
30cm
7.5cm
7.5cm
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.
Aminimum clearance of 7.5cm is required between theoven and
any adjacent walls. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cmabovethe
oven.

STEP 1) The turntable coupling should slot into the centre of the
microwave
STEP 2) T he turntable ring slots into the indents in the middle
STEP3) 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, any way, please contact our Customer Services team on
0345 209 7461.

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CONTROLPANEL
TIME control dial
Turn the dial clockwise to increase the
time set.
You can set your cooking time for up to
35 minutes.
The arrow on the dial will indicate how
many minutes you have selected, each
circular mark represents a minute.
When the time has ran out, the
microwave will produce a ‘ping’ noise to
alert you that cooking has completed.
If you wish to set the time for less than
two minutes, turn the dial clockwise
past the two minute mark and back anti
clockwise to less than two minutes.
POWER control dial
There are 5 power levels and a defrost
and a reheat functions , selected using
the power control dial.
The lower the power setting, the slower
the microwave will heat the food. Make
sure you follow guidelines on packaging
when selecting a setting.
To defrost food, set the arrow on the
dial to ‘DEFROST’.
To reheat food, set the arrow on the
dial to ‘REHEAT’.

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USINGTHEMICROWAVE
1. Plug power supply cord into 240V AC 50Hz poweroutlet.
2. After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven
door and put it on the glass tray. The glass tray and roller
guide must always be in place during cooking.
3. Close the door. Make sure that it is firmly closed. The oven
door can be opened at any time during operation by pushing
the door open button. The oven will automatically shut off.
4. Set the variable power control knob to the desired power
level.
LOW 100W
LOW-MED 160W
DEFROST 230W
MED 330W
MED-HI 430W
REHEAT 520W
HIGH 600W
5. Set the operating time by turning the timer knob to the
desired cook time and the microwave cooking starts. If
setting the timer control for less than 2 minutes, turn it past 2
minutes and then back to the desired time.
6. Microwave energy will be turned off automatically when the
timer knob reaches “OFF”. Then food can be taken out of the
oven.