Russell Hobbs RHM1709 User manual

17 Litre microwave oven
User's manual
Model number: RHM1709
Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference

About this microwave oven........................................ 1
Safety instructions..................................................... 2
Feature dia ram........................................................ 3
Control panel............................................................. 4
Installation................................................................. 5
Operatin instructions................................................ 6
Care and maintenance.............................................. 7
Problem solvin ......................................................... 8
Important utensil information..................................... 8
Technical specification.............................................. 9
Contents
Pa e

Microwaves are hi h-frequency electroma netic waves similar to radio waves. While
radio waves may vary in len th from one metre to many kilometres, microwaves are
very short (less than 12.5 centimetres). Microwaves do not make any heat themselves
but only 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 pipin 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 usin an ordinary household electrical socket. Inside the
microwave oven is the ma netron, which turns the electrical ener y into microwaves.
Microwaves cannot o throu h metal, so the inside of the oven is lined with metal. The
door is lined with a fine metal mesh which stops microwaves ettin throu h. This
means that when the microwave oven door is shut, there is no possibility that
microwaves can be released. This is why the microwave oven has been made so that it
will not work when the door is open.
Before you use your microwave oven
1 Remove all the packa in , some microwave ovens may have a blue film blue film
on the outer casin , if so, please remove this. Do not remove the small piece of
card from the ri ht hand side of the cavity wall. This is called a wave- uide cover
and allows the microwaves to pass throu h to cook the food.
2 Check the oven after unpackin for any visual dama e such as:
●a misali ned door
●dama e to the door
●dents or holes in the door window and screen
●dents in the inside
●If you can see any dama e do not use the oven
This microwave oven wei hs approximately 10.5k so you must put it on a horizontal
surface that is stron enou h to support this wei ht.
The oven must be placed away from hi h temperatures and steam.
Do not put anythin on the top of the microwave oven.
Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
Do not use the oven when the oven is empty.
About this microwave oven
1

➢Do not use the oven for any reason other than preparin food, such as for dryin
clothes, paper or any other non-food items, or for sterilisin purposes.
➢Do not use the oven when it is empty. This could dama e the oven.
➢Do not store anythin in the oven, such as papers, cookbooks and so on.
➢Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane, such as e yolks, potatoes,
chicken livers, ready meals and so on without piercin them several times with a
fork.
➢Never put any objects into the openin s on the outer case.
➢Never remove parts from the oven such as the feet, screws and so on.
➢You should use microwave utensils only in line with these instructions.
➢Do not try to deep-fry foods in this oven.
➢Heat from the contents of a container may be transmitted to the container itself,
so please be careful when removin it from the oven. Please remember that the
food or liquid inside will be releasin some steam or will be spittin . Never cover
any container fully, always leave a ap for steam to escape.
➢Cookin utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated
food. This is especially true if plastic wrap has been coverin the top and handles
of the utensil. You may need oven loves to handle the utensil.
➢The contents of feedin bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and
the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
➢Always test the temperature of cooked food, never eat or drink food or liquid
strai ht from the oven, allow it to stand for a few minutes and stir to distribute the
heat evenly.
➢Food containin 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 bubblin when a spoon is placed in it, or a
stock cube is added.
➢When heatin or cookin food or liquid, remember that there are certain foods
(such as Christmas puddin s, jam and mincemeat) which heat up very quickly.
➢When heatin or cookin foods that contain a lot of fat or su ar, do not use
plastic containers.
➢Always have the lass tray and turntable support in place when usin the oven.
➢Never remove parts from the oven such as the feet, screws and so on.
➢Do not cook food directly on the lass tray. Put food on a suitable plate or in a
bowl before puttin it in the oven.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
●do not overcook food
●do not leave the microwave oven unattended while you are usin it
●remove wire twist-ties from ba s before puttin the ba in the oven
●if materials inside the oven catch fire, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven
off at the wall switch, or shut the power off at the fuse or circuit-breaker panel
arning: this oven must be positioned so that the plu is accessible and the plu
socket is within easy reach of the power cord.
arning: children should not use this microwave oven.
Safety instructions
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➢This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includin children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowled e,
unless they have been iven supervision or instruction concernin use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
➢Children should be supervised to make sure that they do not play with the
appliance.
arning: it is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any
service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which ives protection
a ainst exposure to microwave ener y.
arning: if the door or door seals are dama ed, the oven must not be operated until it
has been repaired by a competent person. The door seals are located around the
window on the inside of the door. These seals are not airti ht, althou h no microwaves
can be released, it is normal for small amounts of air or steam to escape when the oven
is in use.
1 Door safety lock system
2 Oven window
3 Turntable support
4 Control panel
5 Wave uide cover (do not remove)
6 Glass turntable
7 Air vents
Feature diagram
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Control panel
Control panel
PO ER
Defrost
M.Low
Med
Low High
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30
TIME
(min)
M.High

1. Select a level surface that provides enou h space for the outlet vents.
2. A minimum clearance of 3 inches (7.5cm) is required between the oven and any
adjacent walls. One side must be open. Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm)
above the oven.
3. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV's as possible. Usin the oven may
cause interference with the reception.
4. Plu the oven into a suitable 13amp mains socket, make sure the volta e is the same
as on the ratin label (do not use extension cables or mains socket adaptors).
arning: do not install the oven over a cooker or other heat producin appliance. This
will dama e the oven.
arning: liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers as they are
liable to explode.
Installation
30 cm
8 cm
8 cm
Open
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Using your microwave oven
1. Put the food to be cooked or defrosted in a suitable microwave safe container,
cover the food with a suitable cover or with microwave safe clin film (pierce with
a fork).
2. Put the container into the microwave oven and close the door.
3. Choose the power level you want by turnin the 'Power ' knob.
4. Choose the cookin time (in minutes) by turnin the 'Timer' knob. Follow the
manufacturers uidelines on the pack. The maximum time is 30 minutes (if you
are choosin a time less than 2 minutes, turn the timer past 2 minutes an then
return to the correct time).
5. As soon as the timer has been set the microwave will start to cook or defrost
your food.
6. Cookin or defrostin can be interrupted at any time to stir or check the food
pro ress by openin the door. The microwave oven will automatically continue
with the remainin time when the door is closed.
7. After the cookin time has finished, a bell will sound and the microwave oven
will automatically turn off.
8. Allow the food to stand for 30 seconds to one minute and stir before servin .
Note:operatin the oven without any food in side it can cause dama e to the oven.
Function Power
Low 17%
Defrost 40%
M.Low 48%
Med 66%
M.Hi h 85%
Hi h 100%
Operating instructions
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➢Before you clean the oven, turn it off and unplu 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 deter ent or
abrasives.
➢On the ri ht hand side wall of the cavity is the wave uide cover, microwaves are
passed throu h this to enable your food to cook. It is important that this wave uide
cover is kept clean at all times. To do this wipe with mild deter ent and water, then
dry.
➢You should clean the outside of the oven with a damp cloth. Don’t allow water to
seep into the ventilation openin s.
➢Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not
use deter ents, 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.
➢Re ularly remove the lass turntable to clean it, and wash it in warm soapy water.
➢Re ularly clean the turntable support and oven floor. Simply wipe the bottom
surface of the oven with mild deter ent and water, then dry. You can wash the
turntable support in mild soapy water.
➢When removin the roller rin from 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 thorou hly
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 could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous condition.
Care and maintenance
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The microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment. If it
does, you can et rid of the interference by movin the radio, TV or equipment as far
away from your microwave oven as possible.
If the oven doesn’t work, if the display does not appear or if the display has disappeared
➢Make sure the oven is plu ed in securely. If it is not, remove the plu from the
socket, wait 10 seconds and plu it in a ain securely.
➢Check the premises for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If
these seem to be workin properly, test the socket with another appliance.
If the microwave power will not work
➢Check to see whether the timer is set.
➢Make sure the door is securely closed. Otherwise, the microwave ener y will not
flow into the oven.
Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles.
➢ Do not use anythin with a metal trim.
➢Do not use paper covered wire twist-ties on plastic ba s.
➢Do not use melamine dishes as they contain a material which will absorb
microwave ener y. This may cause the dishes to crack or burn, and will slow
down the cookin speed.
➢Use only cookware that is approved to be used in a microwave oven.
➢Do not cook usin a container with a restricted openin , such as bottles, as they
may explode.
➢Do not heat baby bottles with the teat left on and remove if replacin the bottle
back into the oven.
➢Only use thermometers that are approved for microwaves ovens.
Problem solving
Important utensil information
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