Russell Hobbs RHM2016 User manual

20 Litre Digital Microwave Oven
Instruction Manual
Model Number: RHM2016
Please read these instructions carefully and
keep them for future reference
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Contents
Page
About this microwave oven …………………………………………..……. 3
Safety instructions………………………………………………….………… 4
Microwave oven Installation……………………………………….….……. 5
Feature diagram……………………………………………………….……… 6
Connection to the mains supply…………………………......................… 6
Control panel……………………………………………………….……….…. 7
Operating instructions…………………………………………….…….…… 8
Setting the clock…………………………………………………….........…..…8
Setting the timer…………………………………………………….........…..…8
Microwave cooking…………………………………………………..........…… 8
Delayed start cooking…………………………...……........................……… 9
Quick start .............………………………………………………........…..….. 9
Jet defrost………………………………………………………………..……… 9
Weight defrost...............……………………………………………………..… 10
Multistage cooking......…………………………………………………………. 10
Hints…………………………………………………...……........................…..10
Child safety lock…………………………………………………...……........... 11
Cleaning and care………………………………………….....................……11
Problem solving…………………………………………........................….. 12
Important utensil information…………………………….......................… 12
Non-rewireable mains plug…………………………………....................... 14
Specification…………..……..…………………………………..................... 14

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About this microwave oven
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 only cause
water molecules in food to vibrate. This vibration produces the 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 go 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. 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 packaging. Do not remove the small piece of card from the right hand
side of the cavity wall. This is called a wave-guide cover and allows the microwaves to
pass through to cook the food.
2 Check the oven after unpacking for any visual damage such as:
¾Amisaligned door
¾Damage to the door
¾Dents or holes in the door window and screen
¾Dents in the inside
If you can see any damage do not use the oven

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Safety instructions
Warning: this oven must be positioned so that the plug is accessible and the plug socket is
within easy reach of the power cord.
Warning: children should not use this microwave oven.
¾This 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.
¾Children should be supervised to make sure that they do not play with the appliance.
Warning: 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 gives protection against exposure
to microwave energy.
Warning: if the door or door seals are damaged, 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 airtight, although no microwaves can be released; it is
normal for small amounts of air or steam to escape when the oven is in use.
Warning: liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers, as they are liable to
explode.
¾Do not operate the microwave if damaged or after it malfunctions. In the event the
supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by a qualified service engineer, with a
suitably approved part.
¾Keep the microwave, cable and plug dry, never immerse in water.
¾When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition
¾Only use the oven for preparing food. For example do not use for drying clothes, paper
or any other non-food items, or for sterilising purposes.
¾Do not use the oven when it is empty. This could damage the oven.
¾Do not store anything in the oven, such as papers, cookbooks and so on.
¾Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane, such as egg yolks, potatoes, chicken
livers, ready meals and so on without piercing them several times with a fork.
¾Eggs 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.
¾Never cover the air vents or put any objects into the openings on the outer case.
¾Never remove parts from the oven such as the feet, screws and so on.
¾Only use utensils recommended in these instructions – see page 12.
¾Do not try to deep-fry foods in this oven.
¾Heat from the contents of a container may be transmitted to the container itself, so
please be careful when removing it from the oven. Please remember that the food or
liquid inside will be releasing some steam or will be spitting. Never cover any container
fully, always leave a gap for steam to escape.
¾Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. This
is especially true if plastic wrap has been covering the top and handles of the utensil. You
may need oven gloves to handle the utensil.
¾In order to avoid burns, the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred
or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption.
¾Always test the temperature of cooked food, never eat or drink food or liquid straight from
the oven, allow it to stand for a few minutes and stir to distribute the heat evenly.
¾Microwave heating of beverages can result delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must
be taken when handling the container.

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¾Food 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.
¾When heating or cooking food or liquid, remember that there are certain foods (such as
Christmas puddings, jam and mincemeat), which heat up very quickly.
¾When heating or cooking foods that contain a lot of fat or sugar, do not use plastic
containers.
¾Always have the glass tray and turntable support in place when using the oven.
¾Do not cook food directly on the glass tray. Put food on a suitable plate or in a bowl
before putting it in the oven.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
¾Do not overcook food
¾Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while you are using it
¾Remove wire twist-ties from bags before putting the bag in the oven
¾If 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
FOOD SAFETY
¾Do not cook raw meat or raw shellfish in a microwave, due to the possibility for uneven
heating.
¾Do not use the microwave oven for home canning or bottling. Improperly canned or
bottle foods may spoil and be dangerous to eat.
¾Follow cooking instructions on food packaging and always check the temperature of food
before serving.
Microwave oven installation
Warning: do not install the oven over a cooker or other heat producing appliance. This will
damage the oven. The oven must be placed away from high temperatures and steam.
¾This microwave oven weighs approximately 12kg so you must put it on a horizontal surface
that is strong enough to support this weight.
¾This microwave is designed to be free standing and is not intended to be used ‘built in’ or in
a cabinet.
¾Do not put anything on the top of the microwave oven.
¾Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
1. Select a level surface that
provides enough 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.
Using the oven may cause
interference with the reception.
4. Plug the oven into a suitable 13amp mains socket, make sure the voltage is the same
as on the rating label (do not use extension cables or mains socket adaptors).

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Feature diagram
1 Door safety lock system
2 Oven window
3 Turntable support
4 Door release button
5 Control panel
6 Wave guide cover (Do not remove)
7 Glass tray
Connection to the mains supply
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
This appliance is designed to operate from a mains supply of AC230V ~ 50HZ. Check
that the voltage marked on the product corresponds with your supply voltage. This
product is fitted with a 13A plug complying with BS1363.
If this plug is unsuitable or needs to be replaced, please
note the following:
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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Control panel
DISPLAY
Cooking time, power, action indicator and clock time
are displayed.
NUMBER PADS (0-9)
Touch to set times or weights.
WEIGHT DEFROST
Use to defrost frozen meat, poultry and seafood by
weight. The defrosting time and power level are
automatically set once the food category and the weight
are programmed.
JET DEFROST
Touch to set defrosting time: the oven automatically
divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating
defrost and stand times by cycling on and off.
POWER
Use to set power level. To check power level during
time cooking, touch POWER pad.
PRE-SET
Use to set the oven to start at a later time.
CLOCK
Use to set the time of day.
CANCEL
Touch to clear the selected power level, cook or defrost
times that previously programmed. But the time of day
clock cannot be cancelled.
MEMORY
Used when programming the oven for multi step
cooking.
TIME
Use to set cooking time.
EXPRESS
Use this feature to program the oven for 4 popular
microwave timings at HIGH power.
START
Touch to start the cooking or defrosting programs. The
cooking indicator light and the oven light will turn on
and the cooling fan will operate.
DISPLAY

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Operating instructions
Connect the main plug into a suitable 13amp mains socket, make sure the voltage is the
same as on the rating label (do not use extension cables or mains adaptors).
The microwave oven will beep once and the display will show the clock symbol and ‘1:01’
During any cooking program,
¾To pause cooking press the CANCEL pad.
¾To stop cooking press CANCEL pad again.
¾Cooking or defrosting can be interrupted at any time to stir or check the food progress
by opening the door. Press START pad to continue program after closing the door.
¾After cooking time has elapsed ‘End’ will be displayed and 3 beeps will be heard every
2 minutes until the oven door is opened or the CANCEL pad is pressed.
SETTING THE CLOCK
With the oven ready for input, touch the CLOCK pad to set the digital clock in
12 hour format.
FOR EXAMPLE: Suppose you want to set the oven clock time to 8:30.
1. Touch the CLOCK pad.
2. Touch CANCEL pad.
3. Use the number pads to enter the correct time, press the 8, 3 and 0 pads. You must
touch at least three numbers to set the clock (one for hour and two for minutes).
4. Touch CLOCK pad again to confirm the setting.
NOTE: To check clock time during cooking, press the CLOCK pad once.
SETTING THE TIMER
To use the clock as a kitchen timer.
5. Touch the TIME pad.
6. Enter the amount of time you want to count down by touching the number pads. The
time is expressed 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).
7. Touch POWER pad.
8. Touch number pad 0.
9. Touch START pad and the timer will activate.
MICROWAVE COOKING
1. Place the food in a container suitable for use with microwave ovens, put it into the
microwave oven and close the door.
2. Use the number pads to set a cooking time. You can set a cooking time from one second
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
3. If you want to set a power level other than 100% power, touch POWER pad, then use
the number pads to enter the power level. Use digits to set corresponding cooking
power level (see table below).
4. Touch START pad to start cooking.
5.
Cooking power 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Number pad 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
NOTE: You can check the power level during cooking by touching the POWER pad.

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DELAYED START COOKING
This function allows the oven start time to programmed up to 12 hours in advance of the time
shown on the clock.
FOR EXAMPLE: To start cooking at 2 o’clock:
1. Check that the clock is showing the current time.
2. Place the food in a container suitable for use with microwave ovens, put it into the
microwave oven and close the door.
3. Touch PRESET pad and use the number pads to set the start time (2, 0 and 0).
4. Touch TIME pad and use the number pads to input cooking time.
5. Touch POWER pad and use the number pads to input cooking power.
6. Touch START pad to activate the setting.
7. Two bleeps will be heard when the start time is reached and the cooking will start
automatically. DO NOT press the START pad.
NOTE: Multistage cooking maybe programmed in combination with delayed start function.
QUICK START
This program allows you to cook food at 100% power at four popular microwave
timings. With each touch of the EXPRESS pad you can program the oven for:
15 seconds ……….. Touch pad O NC E
30 seconds……….. Touch pad T W IC E
1 minute…………….. Touch pad 3 TIMES
2 minutes……………
Touch pad
4 TIMES
Suppose you want to set the oven to cook for 1 minute at 100% by using the feature:
1. Place the food in a container suitable for use with microwave ovens, put it into the
microwave oven and close the door.
2. Touch the EXPRESS pad 3 times then “1:00” w ill appear in the display.
3. Touch START pad.
JET
DEFROST
1. Place the food in a container suitable for use with microwave ovens, put it into the
microwave oven and close the door.
2. Touch JET DEFROST pad.
3. Use the number pads to set a defrost time. You can set a defrost time from one second
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
4. Touch START pad to start defrosting.

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WEIGHT DEFROST
The oven allows the defrosting of meat, poultry, and seafood. The time and the defrosting
power are adjusted automatically once the weight is programmed. The maximum weight of
frozen foods that can be defrosted is shown in the table below.
FOR EXAMPLE: Suppose you want to defrost 600g of shrimp.
1. Place the shrimp to be defrosted into the oven.
2. Touch WEIGHT DEFROST pad 3 t im e s. ‘ d3’ w ill appear in the display.
3. Touch number pads 6.0.0.
4. Touch START pad.
Food category Maximum weight Display
Meat 2300g d1
Poultry 4000g d2
Seafood 900g d3
NOTE:
¾For foods exceeding these maximum weights, use the JET DEFROST program.
¾If you try to program a weight in excess of the maximum recommended, the oven
will not operate properly.
¾During defrosting, the oven will sound beeps to remind you to turn over the food and
will pauseuntil you depress the START pad to resume defrosting.
MULTISTAGE COOKING
The oven has the ability to be programmed to do several consecutive functions.
FOR EXAMPLE: Suppose you want to set the following cooking program:
Jet defrost a food, cook for 5 minutes at 100% power and then finish off by cooking for 10
minutes at 50% power
1. Place the food in a container suitable for use with microwave ovens, put it into the
microwave oven and close the door.
2. Touch JET DEFROST pad and use the number pads to set a defrost time.
3. Touch TIME pad and use the number pads to input cooking time (5 minutes)
4. Touch POWER pad and use the number pads to input cooking power (100%).
5. Touch MEMORY pad.
6. Touch TIME pad again and use the number pads to input the second cooking time
(10 minutes).
7. Touch POWER pad and use the number pads to input second cooking power (50%).
8. Touch START pad.
NOTE:
¾A total of three stages may be programmed.
¾JET DEFROST and WEIGHT DEFROST can only be selected before the cooking stage
in a program. They can not be selected between or after stage1 or stage 2.
HINTS
¾Do not cook, reheat or defrost foods directly on the turntable, always put the food into
a suitable microwave container.
¾Do not cook foods such as meat from frozen, always defrost the foods first.
¾Where appropriate, cover dishes with microwave safe cling film and pierce, this will
retain the moisture and prevent splashing and spillages. Always loosen lids before
putting into the oven.
¾To distribute heat evenly, stir or shake foods halfway through cooking.

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CHILD SAFETY LOCK
This function is to help prevent small children from using the microwave oven.
The CHILD LOCK indicator will show up on display screen, and the oven cannot be operated
while the CHILD LOCK is set.
¾To set the CHILD LOCK: Press and hold the CANCEL pad for 3 seconds, a beep
sounds and lock indicator lights.
¾To cancel the CHILD LOCK: Press and hold the CANCEL pad for 3 seconds until
lock indicator on display goes off.
Cleaning and care
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
condition. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
¾Before you clean the microwave oven, turn it off and unplug it.
¾Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food or liquids stick to the oven walls, wipe
witha damp cloth. We recommend that you do not use harsh detergent or abrasives.
¾On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover. Microwaves are passed
through this cover to enable your food to cook. It is important that the wave guide
cover is kept clean at all times. To do this wipe with mild detergent and water, then
dry. Do not remove the waveguide cover.
¾You should clean the outside of the oven with a damp cloth and polish dry with a soft
dry cloth. Don’t allow water to seep into the ventilation openings.
¾Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts
frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive
cleaner.
¾Do 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.
¾If 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.
¾If 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 the cavity walls
thoroughly and then dry a soft cloth.
¾Regularly clean the turntable support and oven floor. Simply wipe the bottom surface of
the oven with mild detergents and water, and then dry. You can wash the turntable
support in soapy water. Check that it is correctly fitted after cleaning.
¾Regularly remove the glass tray to clean it, and wash in warm soapy water.
¾Do not remove the waveguide cover on the inside wall of the cavity.

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Problem solving
The microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment. If it does,
you can get rid of the interference by moving 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
¾Make sure the oven is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the socket,
wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely.
¾Check the premises for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these
seem to be working properly, test the socket with another appliance.
If the microwave power will not work
¾Make sure the door is securely closed. Otherwise, the microwave energy will not flow
into the oven.
Important utensil information
¾Use only cookware that is approved to be used in a microwave oven.
¾Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles.
¾Do not use anything with a metal trim.
¾Do not use paper covered wire twist-ties on plastic bags.
¾Do 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.
¾Do not cook using a container with a restricted opening, such as bottles, as they may
explode.
¾Do not heat baby bottles with the teat left on and remove the teat if replacing the bottle
back into the oven.
¾Only use thermometers that are approved for microwave ovens.
¾Do not use the microwave oven for heating utensils.

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Non-rewireable mains plug
If your appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable plug fitted to the mains lead you will find
that it incorporates a fuse, the value of which is indicated either on the base of the plug or
on the fuse carrier. Should the fuse need replacing, you must use an ASTA approved fuse
(conforming to BS1362) of the same rating. 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 an electric shock.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Rated voltage: 230V~50Hz,
Operating frequency: 2,450MHz
Power output: 800W
Outside Dimensions: 262mm x 390mm x 452mm
Oven capacity dimensions 210mm x 314mm x 315mm
Oven Capacity: 20 Litres
Weight: Approx. 12kg

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Revision 1
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