Russell Hobbs RHM2306 User manual

20 Litre Digital Microwave Oven
User’s Manual
Model number: RHM2306
Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference

Page
About this microwave oven ……………………………………………….. 1
Important Safety instructions…………………………………………….... 2
Microwave oven Installation……………………………………………….. 4
Feature diagram……………………………………………………………… 5
Control panel…………………………………………………………………. 6
Operation instructions……………………………………………………….7
Setting the clock………………………………………………………………. 7
Microwave cooking…………………………………………………………… 7
Quick start cooking…………………………………………………………… 8
Auto cook…………………………………………………………………….... 8
Hints …………………………………………………………………………… 9
Auto cook menus…………………………………………………………….. 10
Auto defrost…………………………………………………………………… 10
Multi-stage cooking…………………………………………………………... 10
Child safety lock ……………………………………………………………….11
Timer ……………………………………………………………………………11
Cleaning and care…………………………………………………………… 12
Problem solving…………………………………………………………….. 13
Important utensil information…………………………………..……….... 13
Connection to the mains supply………………………………..…………14
Non-rewireable mains plug……………………………………….………. 14
CONTENTS

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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 kilometers,
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.
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
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 13.6kg 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.
Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
ABOUT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN

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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 sterilizing 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.
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
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.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due
to the possibility of ignition
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 of will be spitting. Never
cover any container fully, always leave a gap for the steam to escape.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
Therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
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.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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 food 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.
Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. Wipe the oven interior with a soft
damp cloth after each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it
may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
Do not overcook food
Do not leave the microwave unattended while you are using it
Remove wire twist-ties from bags before outing the bag 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.
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.
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 ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out
any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any 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: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since
they are liable to explode.

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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 13 amp mains socket, make sure the voltage is
the same as the rating label (do not use extension cables or mains socket
adaptors).
Warning: do not install the oven over a cooker or other heat producing appliance.
This will damage the oven.
Warning: liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers as they
are liable to explode.
MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION

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1. Door Safety Lock System
2. Oven Window
3. Shaft
4. Turntable support
5. Control Panel
6. Wave Guide
7. Glass Tray
FEATURE DIAGRAM

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DISPLAY
Cooking time, power, action indicators, and
clock time are displayed.
POWER
Press this button a number of times to set
microwave cooking power level.
AUTO COOK
Press this button for easy cooking menus.
AUTO DEFROST
Press to defrost food by weight.
CLOCK
Press this button to set the oven.
TIMER
Used to set a kitchen timer program.
WEIGHT ADJUST
Press this button to specify food weight or
number of servings.
LOCK/UNLOCK
Press to set the child lock.
STOP/CANCEL
Press to cancel a setting or reset the oven
before setting a cooking program.
Press once to pause a cooking program, or
twice to cancel a cooking program.
TIME (Knob)
Turn the knob to set the oven clock time and
input cooking time.
Start/QUICK START
Press to start a cooking program.
Press repeatedly to set quick start function.
CONTROL PANEL

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Connect the mains 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
socket adaptors). The microwave oven will beep once and the display will show
the clock symbol and ‘1:00’.
Note: during any of the following cooking programs, to pause cooking, press the
‘Stop/Cancel’ button. To stop cooking, press the ‘Stop/Cancel’ button again.
Setting the clock (24 hour)
With the oven ready for input, press the CLOCK button to set the digital clock in
24 hours cycle.
FOR EXAMPLE: If you want to set the oven clock time to 8:30.
1. Press CLOCK button once.
2. Turn TIME to indicate the hour digit 8.
3. Press CLOCK button once to confirm.
4. Turn TIME dial to indicate the minute digits until the screen shows 8: 30.
5. Press CLOCK to confirm the setting.
Note: You can press the CLOCK button once to check clock time during cooking.
Microwave Cooking
Press the POWER LEVEL button a number of times to select a cooking power
level, and then use the TIME dial to set a desired cooking time. The longest
cooking time is 95 minutes.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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You can microwave food using 6 settings:
Press POWER LEVEL button
Cooking power (Display)
Once
100% (100)
Twice
80% (80)
3 times
60% (60)
4 times
40% (40)
5 times
20% (20)
6 times
0% (00)
For example, if you want to microwave food for 5 minute at 60% microwave
power:
1. Press POWER LEVEL button 3 times.
2. Turn TIME to 5:00.
3. Press START/QUICK START button.
Note: During cooking, you can check the present cooking power by pressing
POWER LEVEL button.
Quick Start Cooking
This program allows you to cook food at 100% power between 30 seconds and
10 minutes by pressing the START/QUICK START directly.
For example if you want to cook food for 2 minutes.
1. Press the START/QUICK START button 4 times, the oven will automatically
start to cook your food.
2. When the food has finished cooking, the system will sound beeps with END in
display. And the beeps will continue to sound every two minutes automatically
until the door is opened or the any button is pressed.
Auto Cook
There are 8 auto menus you can use for easy cooking. To access the menus,
press the AUTO COOK button. For guide lines, please see below Auto Menus
chart.