Russell Hobbs RHM2074B User manual

Model No: RHM20 B74
Microwave
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USER’S GUIDE

Contents
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Safety instructions
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Product Overview
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About this microwave oven
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Unpacking the microwave
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Microwave oven installation
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Turn table installation
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Control panel
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Using
the microwave oven
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Cleaning and care
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Important utensil information
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Connection to the mains supply
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Problem solving & plug
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Guarantee
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Technical specification
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Spare
parts
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Safety instructions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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.
WARNING: 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 supervision.
Do not use the microwave when it is empty. This could damage the
oven.

Safety instructions
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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.
•When heating or cooking food or liquid, remember that there are
certain foods (such as, jam, Christmas puddings 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.
•Always have the glass tray and turntable support in place when using
the oven.
•Never remove parts from the oven such as the feet, screws and so on.
•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.
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.
•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.
•When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition.
•Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

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•The microwave is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of
food or clothing and heating of warming pads, wheat bags slippers,
sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or
fire.
•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.
•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.
•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 could lead to
deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
•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 will be spitting. Never cover any container fully, always leave a
gap for steam to escape.
•Cooking 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.
•Ensure you do not use any corrosive chemicals or vapours in the
appliance. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
•Never put any objects into the openings on the outer case.

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•Before you clean the 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 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.
•You should clean the outside of the oven with a damp cloth. Don’t
allow water to seep into the ventilation openings.
•Do 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.
•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.
•Regularly remove the glass turntable to clean it, and wash it in warm
soapy water. 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.
•When removing the turntable support of 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 thoroughly 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
will adversely affect the life of the appliance that may result in a
hazardous condition.
•Do not try to deep-fry foods in this oven.
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•Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles.
•Do not use anything with a metal trim.
•Do not use paper covered wire twist-ties on plastic bags.
•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.
•Use only cookware that is approved to be used in a microwave oven.
•Do not cook using a container with a restricted opening, such as
bottles, as they may explode.
•Do not heat baby bottles with the teat left on. Remove it if replacing
the bottle back into the oven.
•Only use thermometers that are approved for microwave ovens.
•Do not use the microwave oven for heating utensils.
•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.
•Do not store anything in the oven, such as papers, cookbooks .
•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.
•Never put any objects into the openings 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.
•Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
This appliance is intended to be used in the household and similar
applications. It is not intended to be used in the following:
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• farm houses;
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments.
Safety instructions

Product overview
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A. Control panel (including door release button)
B. Turntable shaft
C. Turntable ring assembly
D. Glass turntable
E. Observation window
F. Door assembly
G. Safety interlock latches
H. Waveguide cover
I. Oven cavity
J. Ventilation slots
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About this microwave oven
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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
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.

Unpacking the microwave
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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.
Please ensure you keep this cover clean at all times.
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
This microwave oven weighs approximately 20kg 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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Microwave oven installation
•Select a level surface that provides enough space for the outlet vents.
•
A minimum clearance of is required between the oven and any
adjacent walls. Leave a minimum clearance of
20cm
30cm above the oven.
•Place the oven as far away from radios and TV's as possible. Using the
oven may cause interference with the reception.
•Plug the oven 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.
Warning: do not install the oven over a cooker or other heat producing
appliance. This will damage the oven.
Do Not obstruct
The ventilation
From the microwave
20cm
30cm
20cm
min85cm
0cm
The minimum installation height is 85cm.

Turn table installation
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•Before first use, check that any securing tape 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.
•Both the glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used
during cooking.
•Do not place the food directly onto the glass tray, always place on or in
a suitable microwaveable cookware.
•If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly has been damaged in
anyway, please contact the spares helpline number detailed on the
back of this instruction manual.
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Hub (underside)
Glass tray
Turntable ring assembly
Turntable shaft

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Control panel
MENU ACTION SCREEN Cooking time, power,
auto, and the clock time are displayed.
POWER Press to select the power level for
microwave cooking. Press the Left Hand Side
of the button.
WEIGHT/TIME DEFROST Press this button to
input weight for defrosting. Press the Right
Hand Side of the button.
CLOCK/PRE-SET Press this button to set the
clock and use the preset function. Press the
LHS.
STOP/CLEAR Press to stop the cooking
process, press the RHS.
TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU Rotate to
select the cooking time and the auto menus.
START/+30SEC/CONFIRM Press this button to
start the cooking process and confirm when
programming.
DOOR BUTTON Push the button to release
the door.
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Power

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Clock Setting
When the microwave oven is first turned on, the oven will display "0:00",
the buzzer will ring once.
1) Press -SET" to choose hours or minutes for alteration. The
hour figures will flash. When altering the hours the "0" on the Left Hand
Side will flash.
2) Turn the dial to adjust the hour figures,
0 - 23(this is a 24-hour clock).
3) Press "CLOCK/PRE-SET" button again and the minute figures will flash.
4) Turn the dial to adjust the minute
0 - 59 (60-minutes).
5) Press "CLOCK/PRE-SET" to finish the clock setting procedure. The ":" will
then flash.
Note:
1) If the clock is not set, the microwave will not function when powered.
2) During the process of clock setting, if you press " STOP/CLEAR ", the
oven will go back to the previous status.
the input time should be within
figures, the input time should be within
"TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU"
"TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU"
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Microwave Cooking
1) Press the button once, and and flash.
2) Turn the to select the microwave
P80", "P50", "P30", "P10" will display in order.
or
Press the button to scroll through the power levels.
3) Press /+30SEC/CONFIRM" to confirm.
4)Turn the dial to adjust the cooking time.
between 0:05- 95:00.)
5) Press "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" to start the cooking process.
power. "P100", "
(The time setting should be
"POWER"
"TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU"
"P100" will display
"POWER"
"START
"TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU"
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Press power
button
Cooking
power
Equivalent
power
rating
P100
100%
800
W
P80
80%
640
W
P50
50%
400
W
P30
30%
240
W
P10
10%
80
W
To stop the cooking process at anytime press the ."STOP/CLEAR" button
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Speedy Cooking
Press the "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" button to microwave cook at 100%
power level for 30 seconds.
The microwave will start cooking immediately.
Each press on the same key will increase the cooking time by 30 seconds.
The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.
Note: this function does not work for defrost and auto menu
.
or
Turn the dial to adjust the desired cooking
"START/+30SEC/CONFIRM". The oven will start cooking
Defrosting by Weight
1) Press " button once, the oven will display
dEF1".
2) Turn the dial to select the weight of the
weight should be set between 100-2000g.
3) Press "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" button to start defrosting.
Defrosting by Time
1) Press " WEIGHT/TIME DEFROST " button twice, the oven will display
"dEF2".
2) Turn the dial to select the defrosting
time is 95 minutes.
3) Press "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" button to start defrosting.
The defrosting power is 30%, and cannot be changed.
weig
cooking
ht
for the selected length of time at 100% power.
time, then press
"
"
"TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU"
food in grams. The
time, the maximum
"TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU"
"TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU"
WEIGHT/TIME DEFROST

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Multi-Stage Cooking
To set a maximum of two different stages. For instance, to defrost an
item and the follow it with the cooking cycle.
Note: The auto menu cannot be set as one of the multi-stage cooking
functions.
Example: if you want to defrost 500g of food, then cook it at 80%
microwave power for 7 minutes. The steps are as follows:
1) Press button once, the screen will display
“dEF1”
2) Turn the dial to adjust the defrost
;
3) Press the button once;
4) Turn the dial to choose 80% microwave
5) Press "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" to confirm;
6) Turn the dial to adjust the cooking time
to 7 minutes;
7) Press the "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button to start the cooking
process.
weight to 500g
power till "P80" display ;s
"WEIGHT/TIME DEFROST"
.
"TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU"
"POWER"
"TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU"
"TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU"
"

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Pre-set time to start functions
Set the clock first. (Consult the instructions for setting the clock)
Input the cooking program. It’s possible to input a maximum of 2 cooking
stages. Do not use the defrost function in the pre-set function. The auto
menu can be set for a single stage only.
Example: if you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes, to
start at a given time.
1) Press the button once;"POWER"
2) Turn the dial to choose 80%
is displayed;microwave power till "P80"
"TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU"
3) Press "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" button to confirm;
4) Turn the dial to adjust the cooking
time to 7 minutes;
"TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU"
5) After the above steps, DO NOT press " START/+30SEC/CONFIRM "
button, but do as follows :
6) Press the "CLOCK/PRE-SET“ button, the current time displays and the
hour figures flash.
7) Turn dial to adjust the hours, the input
-23. Press "CLOCK/PRE-SET" button and the
minute figures will flash. Turn the dial
- 59. This sets
the start time.
time should be within 0
to adjust the minutes, the input time should be within 0
"TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU"
"TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU"
8) Press "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" to finish setting.
The ":" will illuminate, the buzzer will ring twice when the time to start
arrives, and then cooking will start automatically.
Note: The clock must be set first. Otherwise, the pre-set function will not
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In all cases allow the food to stand in the microwave for 1-2 minutes after the
cooking cycle is complete.
Auto Menu
The microwave can automatically calculate the cooking time based on
the type of food and weight.
1) Turn the "TIMER/WEIGHT MENU dial clockwise, "A-1" will
display on the screen. Continue to rotate the dial to access the other
auto selections, up to A-8.
/AUTO "
2) Press the "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" button to select the chosen
auto, A-1 - A-8.
3) Turn the "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU dial to choose the food
weight, these are pre-set and listed below.
"
4) Press "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" button to start cooking.
Please see the table below for the various settings.
Display
Auto
Menu Weight (g) on the Display Power
A
-1
Reheat
200 100%
400
600
A
-2
Vegetable
Add
water.
200 100%
300
400
A
-3
Fish
250 80%
350
450
A
-4
Meat
250 100%
350
450
A
-5
Pasta
50(add 450ml water) 80%
100(add 800ml water)
A
-6
Potato
200 100%
400
600
A
-7
Pizza
200 100%
400
A
-8
Soup
200 80%
400

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Checking Functions
1) During the cooking cycle, press the button and the current
power will be displayed for 2-3 seconds.
"POWER"
2) In pre-set state, press the " CLOCK/PRE-SET button to check the time
when the cooking will start. The pre-set time will flash for 2-3 seconds,
then the oven will turn back to the clock display.
"
3) During the cooking cycle, press the "CLOCK/PRE-SET" button to check
the current time. It will be displayed for 2-3 seconds.
Child lock
Lock on: In standby, when nothing is operating, Press "STOP/CLEAR"
button for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep" as the lock activates. A
rectangle will illuminate in the display.
Lock off: In locked state, press "STOP/CLEAR" button for 3 seconds, there
will be a long "beep".
The current time will continue to display.
When the child lock is on, no functions can be activated.
General information
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•The buzzer will sound once when turning the knob at the beginning;
•The "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" button must be pressed again to
continue cooking if the door is opened during a cooking cycle.
•Once the cooking programme has been set ,if the
"START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" button is not pressed in 1 minute. The
current time will display and the setting will be cancelled.
•The buttons will beep if they are pressed correctly, if not pressed
correctly they will not beep.
•The buzzer will sound five times to remind you when cooking is
finished.