Russell Hobbs RHM2048SS User manual

20 Litre microwave oven
User manual
Model number: RHM2048SS
Important safety instructions , please read carefully and keep them for future reference
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Safety instructions ……........................................
Connection to the mains supply ……………….......
Cleaning and care ………………………………..………...
Microwaving principles …………………….……...…...
Standing guidelines ………………………………….…….
General guidelines ……..………………………………....
Container and utensil guidelines ………………...…
Standard conversion chart ………………………….….
Unpacking your microwave oven ......................
Microwave oven installation .............................
Feature diagram ................................................
Turn table installation …………………...…………….…
Control panel .....................................................
Display symbols …………………………………….….…...
How to use your microwave oven .....................
Microwave cooking …………………………….……...…
Auto menu cooking …………………………….……...…
Weight defrost ………………………………………………
Pre-set and multi stage cooking..…………………...
Timer and child lock …………………………………......
Problem solving .……….......................................
Guarantee ……………………………………….................
Technical specification …………………………………...
Spare parts and maintenance ………………………….
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Contents

•Important - Before using this microwave oven please ensure you read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.
•Warning: Children should not use this microwave oven.
•Warning: 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. Children should be supervised to make sure that they do not play with the appliance.
•Warning: The microwave should be examined after unpacking and before use to check that it is not damaged.
•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: It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified electrical engineer to carry out any service or repair operation which involves
the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Do not attempt to repair, adjust or tamper with the
door, safety interlock switches, control panel, housing cabinet or any other part of the microwave oven.
•Warning: Do not place the microwave near a cooker or heat producing appliance.
•Warning: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers as they are liable to explode, which may cause serious injury
and damage to the microwave oven.
•Warning: Do not use the microwave when it is empty or for warming plates.
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Safety instructions
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Caution: Hot Surfaces
•The exterior surfaces of the microwave oven, including the air vents on the cabinet housing and the oven door, will get hot during grilling
and combination settings. Please take care when opening and closing the door to insert or remove food and accessories. During and after
using the grilling and combination functions the interior roof and walls of the microwave will be extremely hot. Take care not to touch
these surfaces and wear oven gloves whenever necessary.
•Please ensure children are kept away from the microwave oven at all times and that they do not touch the hot housing cabinet during or
after operation of the microwave.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
•Do not overcook food.
•Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while you are using it and if using paper or plastic containers check regularly to ensure they
do not ignite.
•Remove wire twist-ties from bags before putting the bag in the oven.
•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.
Cleaning
•Ensure that the inside of the microwave, door assembly, under the turntable and the waveguide cover are cleaned regularly. Food
splatters, spills should be immediately wiped off. Mild detergent may be used for tough marks, but harsh abrasive detergents and
commercial oven cleaners should not be used. If grease is not cleaned up it may start to ‘smoke’ during use.
•Failure to maintain the microwave in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of surfaces which will damage and affect the life of the
appliance and could cause a safety hazard.
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Safety instructions
•If the power supply cord is damaged, cease using the appliance immediately. Contact the service agent for advice on how to proceed.
•Do not use the oven when it is empty. This could damage the oven.
•Do not store anything in the oven, such as papers, cookbooks and so on in case it is accidently turned on.
•This appliance should not be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-controlled system.
•Never put any objects into the openings on the outer case or attach items to the housing cabinet of the microwave.
•Never remove parts from the oven such as the feet, screws or top cabinet.
•Only use microwave utensils in line with these instructions that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
•Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
•Always have the glass tray and turntable support in place when using the oven.
•Do not cook food directly on the glass tray. Put food on a suitable plate or in a bowl before putting it in the oven.
•Do not use the oven for any reason other than preparing food, such as for drying clothes, paper or any other non-food items, or for
sterilising purposes.
•When heating liquids such as beverages, sauces and soups in your microwave oven please be aware that overheating beyond the liquid
boiling point can occur without any noticeable evidence of boiling and bubbling. This can result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid,
especially when the contents are moved or disturbed when removing from the oven.
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•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.
•Heat 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 may be spitting. You may need oven gloves to handle the
container. Never cover any container fully, always leave a gap for steam to escape.
•Ensure the contents of baby feeding bottles and food jars are stirred or shaken. The temperature must be checked before consumption to
avoid burns.
•Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane, such as egg yolks, sausages, potatoes, chicken livers, ready meals and so on without
piercing them several times with a fork.
•Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled eggs by microwave. Pressure can build up causing the eggs to explode during or
even after the microwave heating has ended. This can cause serious injury.
•Do not try to deep-fry foods in this oven.
•Always 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.
•When heating or cooking food or liquid, remember that there are certain foods (such as Christmas puddings, jam and mincemeat) which
heat up very quickly.
•When heating or cooking foods that contain a lot of fat or sugar, do not use plastic containers
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For UK use only –Plug fitting details (where applicable):
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
•The GREEN/YELLOW wire is the EARTH and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or
coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.
•The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK.
•The BROWN wire is the LIVE wire and must be connected to the terminal marked with the
letter L or coloured RED.
Always ensure that the plug cord grip is fastened correctly.
If you need to remove the plug, cut it from the mains lead and dispose of it. Never attempt to
re-use this removed plug or insert it into a socket outlet, as there is a very great risk of electric shock.
This plug has a 13A (BS1363) fused plug. Should the fuse need replacing, you must use an ASTA
approved fuse (conforming to BS1362)of the same rating
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. Using a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may result in a fire.
Important:
Do not immerse the cord or plug in liquid. Keep the cord away from heat sources or surfaces. Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of
the work top surface. Do not use an extension cable to plug your oven in as this can be dangerous. Ensure that the oven is plugged directly
into a wall socket. Do not let the cord come into contact with the back of the appliance or housing cabinet, as this heats up during use and
damage the cord.
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Connection to the mains supply
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Important: It is essential that the microwave oven is kept clean and is wiped down after each use, especially any moisture or liquid
underneath the turntable. If the microwave is not kept in a clean condition this can lead to deterioration of the surfaces which will
adversely affect the life of the microwave and may result in a hazardous situation.
•Before you clean the oven, turn it off and unplug it at the socket.
•Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and underneath the turntable clean. When food or liquids stick to the oven walls, wipe with a
damp cloth or mild detergent if needed. Do not use harsh detergent or abrasives.
•On the right hand side 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.
•The outside surfaces clean the outside of the oven with a damp cloth. Do not allow water to seep into the ventilation openings.
•If the control panel becomes dirty, you can clean it with a soft, damp cloth. Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Do not use
harsh detergents, 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. The build up of steam does not mean that the unit is malfunctioning.
•The glass turntable should be cleaned regularly, or straight away if there has been a spill of food or liquid. Remove the turntable and wash
it in warm soapy water. If the glass turntable is hot, allow to cool before placing in water or cleaning, as otherwise it may crack or shatter.
•The microwave cavity floor and the roller ring needs to be cleaned regularly to ensure the floor surface does not become damaged. Simply
wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent and water, then dry thoroughly. You can wash the turntable support in mild
soapy water.
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•After removing the turntable support, please ensure that it is replaced properly in the correct position before using the microwave oven.
Make sure the flat side on the circular centre piece of the turntable support matches up with the flat side of the circular hole in the centre
of the microwave, it may take a bit of wiggling to make the shapes match up. This will ensure that the turntable support is fully inserted
into the hole and that the wheels on the turntable support are flush with the floor of the microwave.
•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 thoroughly and then dry with a soft cloth. This should eradicate any unpleasant food smells.
•A steam cleaner product should not be used to clean any parts of the microwave oven.
•The air vents should be kept clear and clean at all times. Regularly check that there is no dust or other material blocking the air vents on
the top, sides or rear of the microwave.
•Do not use sharp metal scrapers to clean any surface of the microwave, including walls, floor, or door surfaces, as they can scratch the
surface and damage the appliance.
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Microwaving principles
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 (about 4cm). Inside the microwave oven is the magnetron, which converts the electrical energy into
microwaves. The microwaves are reflected off the metal walls and the metal door screen and bounce around inside the oven cavity. Then
they pass through the cooking container as microwaves are transmitted by glass, china, pottery, microwaveble plastics and paper.
Microwaves do not make any heat themselves but only cause water molecules in food to vibrate. This vibration causes friction i.e. heat which
cooks the food. Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sugar particles so foods which contain higher levels of these will cook quicker.
Microwaves can only penetrate food about 4-5cm (1½-2 inches) so food thicker than 8-10cm is cooked as the heat spreads through the food
by conduction to the centre. So just like convectional cooking in a traditional oven the food cooks from the outside inwards.
Microwaves cannot pass 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. The doors and hinges are fitted with locks,
seals and cut-out switches which automatically turn off the microwaves as soon as the door is opened. The microwaves do not stay in the air
or in the food when you open the microwave oven door. The food will continue to cook after the microwave is switched off, this is by heat
conduction and not through continued release or residual microwave energy being present (please refer to Standing time on page 11).
IMPORTANT: Microwaves cannot pass through metal, so metal cookware and utensils can never be used in a microwave when cooking on
microwave only setting.
Unsuitable foods for microwave cooking
Do not attempt to cook foods that require dry external heat to cook effectively on the microwave only settings. Such foods in this category
are soufflés, double crust pastry pies, yorkshire puddings etc.
A microwave oven is not suitable for foods that need to be deep fat fried.
Do not boil eggs in their shells in a microwave oven as they can explode and cause injury.
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