Russell Hobbs RHM2231 User manual

22 Litre microwave oven
User manual
Model number: RHM2231
Important safety instructions , please read carefully and keep them for future reference
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Contents
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About this microwave oven......................................
Unpacking your microwave oven.............................
Safety instructions....................................................
Microwave oven installation....................................
Feature diagram.......................................................
Turn table installation…………………..……………….………
Control panel...........................................................
How to use your microwave oven...........................
Cooking…………………………………………………………………
Auto menu cooking…………………………………………..…
Weight defrost……………………………………………………...
Time delay cooking……………………………………………….
Timer and child safety lock………………………….………..
Cleaning and care....................................................
Important utensil information.................................
Connection to the mains supply..............................
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Contents
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Problem solving.………..............................................
Guarantee……………………………………….......................
Technical specification…………………………………….……
Spare parts……………………………………………………………
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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 heat that
cooks the food. 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.
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Unpacking your microwave oven
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 time.
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 13 .5kg 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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Safety instructions
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 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.
➢Do 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.
➢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.
➢Do not try to deep-fry foods in this oven.
➢Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer
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Safety instructions
➢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.
➢Cookware 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
cookware. You may need oven gloves to handle the cookware.
➢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.
➢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.
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Safety instructions
➢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 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.
➢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.
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Safety instructions
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.
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.
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Safety instructions
Warning: it is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any
service or repair operation which involves the removal of the 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: 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.
Warning: do not use the microwave when it is empty.
Warning: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers as they are
liable to explode.
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Microwave oven installation
➢Select a level surface that provides enough space for the outlet vents.
➢A minimum clearance of 7.5cm is required between the oven and any
adjacent walls. One side must be open. Leave a minimum clearance of 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).
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Warning: do not install
the oven over a cooker
or other heat producing
appliance.
This will damage the
oven.

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Warning - do not use the oven when empty or for warming plates.
Always keep the oven cavity, door assembly and waveguide cover clean
Feature Diagram
1. Door Safety Lock System
2. Oven Window
3. Venting on the top at the
back and on the side
4. Roller Ring
5. Glass Turntable
6. Control Panel
7. Waveguide cover
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Turn table installation
➢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 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.

Control panel
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How to use the microwave oven
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Connect the main plug 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 will beep once and the display will show ‘0:00’.
Setting the clock (24 hour digital clock)
Before setting a cooking program the clock needs to be set. With the oven ready for input,
touch the CLOCK button once or twice to set the digital clock in 12 or 24 hours cycle. For
example, if you want to set the time to 8:30.
1) Press the ‘Clock/Timer’ button once. The display will flash and a small clock symbol
will be displayed above the minutes
2) Adjust the hour with the ‘Time +’ and the ‘Time –’ buttons.
3) Press the ‘Clock/Timer’ button again.
4) Adjust the minutes with the ‘Time +’ and the ‘Time –’ buttons.
5) Press the ‘Clock/Timer’ button again and the clock will be set (the display will stop
flashing and the small clock symbol will disappear).
6) If you want to change the time, repeat the above procedure
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Cooking
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The longest cooking time is 60 minutes.
Cooking on full power (P100)
Press ‘Time +’ and ‘Time –’ buttons to reach the required time
Press ‘Start/Reset’ button and cooking will commence.
To change microwave power levels
Press ‘Micro/Defrost’ button the required number of times to select the level of
microwave power needed.
Press ‘Time +’ and ‘Time –’ button to select the required time
Press ‘Start/Reset’ button and cooking will commence
Press Micro/Defrost
button Display will show Cooking power Cooking power
O
nce
P100 (5
red squares)
100
%
High
Twice
P
70 (4 red squares)
7
0%
High
Medium
3
times
P
50 (3 red squares)
5
0%
Medium
4
times
P
30 (2 red squares)
3
0%
Medium
Low
5
times
P
10 (1 red square)
1
0%
Low
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Cooking
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Quick Start Cooking
Press ‘Start/Reset’ to start cooking on 100% microwave power (P100) for 1 minute
‘Time +’ and ‘Time –’ buttons
When pressing the ‘Time +’ and ‘Time –’ button the time increases/decreases in the
following
Increments:
0 –3 minutes –increments of 10 seconds
3 –10 minutes –increments of 30 seconds
10 –30 minutes –increments of 1 minutes
30 –60 minutes –increments of 2 minutes
Cancelling and pausing Cooking
Pressing the ‘Start/Reset’ button during the cooking programme will stop the cooking
and programme and delete the remaining time. To pause the cooking mid programme,
press the door open button, the door will open and the cooking and time will be
paused. To resume cooking close door and press the ‘Start/Reset’ button.
The microwave beeps 5 times when it has finished cooking.

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Auto menus
There are 6 auto menus you can use for easy cooking. To access the menus, press the
Micro/Defrost' button. For guide lines, please see the Auto menus chart on page 20.
1. Place the food in a container suitable for use with microwave ovens, and put it into the oven.
2. Choose the Auto Cook menu you want by pressing the ‘Micro/Defrost' button, you need to press
it 7 times to scroll through the Microwave and defrost levels to reach the Auto Cook menus. The
words ‘Auto Menu’ will be displayed. Press the 'Auto Cook' button a number of times to choose
your menu.
3.Press the ‘Time +’ and ‘Time –’ button to set the weight. The display will show the weight in KG
e.g. 0.1 displayed would be 100g.
4. Press the 'Start/Reset' button. The oven will now start to cook the food.
5. When the food has finished cooking the oven will beep 5 times to let you know the cycle is
complete.
Auto menu cooking
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Please note: when using the Auto menus for weights and times, if food being cooked is between
weights, please make sure that it is cooked thoroughly. It is advisable to stir and turn food where
needed to ensure even cooking. Be sure to handle hot food with care.
Hints
Do not cook, reheat or defrost foods directly on the turntable, always put the food into a suitable
microwave container. Do not cook foods such as meat from frozen, always defrost the foods first.
Where 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.
To distribute heat evenly, stir or shake foods halfway through cooking.
Auto menu cooking
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Auto menu cooking
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Menu
A-1
Rice
A-2
Vegetable
A-3
Meat
A-4
Noodles
A-5
Fish
A-6
Chicken
Weight (kg)
0.1
0.1
0.2
1
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.3
2
0.2
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.4
0.5
0.4
0.4
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.8
0.6
0.6
1.0
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0