Russell Hobbs RHM2361B User manual

Model No: RHM2361B
Microwave
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USER’S GUIDE

Contents
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Safety instructions …………………………….……….. 3
Product Overview ………………………………....….. 12
About this microwave oven ……………………………….…….. 13
Unpacking the microwave ……………………………………… 14
Microwave oven installation ……………………………………… 15
Turn table installation ……………………………………… 16
Control panel ……………………………………… 17
Using the microwave oven ……………………………………… 18 - 23
Cleaning and care ……………………………………… 24
Important utensil information ……………………………………… 27
Connection to the mains supply ……………………………………… 28
Problem solving & plug ……………………………………… 30
Guarantee ………………………………….….. 31
Technical specification ……………………………………... 32
Spare parts ……………………………………… 33
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Safety instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can
scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the
glass.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are aged from 8 years and above
and supervised.
WARNING: Do not use the microwave when it is empty.
This could damage the oven.
For Grill and combination models
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements.
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Safety instructions
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: Only allow children to use the oven without
supervision when adequate instructions have been given
so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and
understands the hazards of improper use.
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Safety instructions
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.
You should clean the outside of the oven with a damp
cloth. Do not 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
mild soapy water.
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Safety instructions
The rear surface of appliance may be placed against a
wall. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the
oven, a minimum clearance of 20cm is required between
the oven and any adjacent walls.
The microwave oven should be used freestanding only
and must not be built-in or used in a cabinet.
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.
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Safety instructions
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.
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.
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.
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Safety instructions
Do Not obstruct the ventilation
from the microwave
Only use thermometers that are approved for microwave
ovens.
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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, 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.
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Safety instructions
•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.
•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 may be releasing some
steam or may 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.
•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.
•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.
•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 containers with restricted openings, 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.
•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 paper, or cook books .
•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.
•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
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Product overview
A. Control panel
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.
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Unpacking the microwave
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 1so you must put it on
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.
3.7kg
a horizontal surface that
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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.
The minimum installation height is 85cm.
Do Not obstruct
The ventilation
From the microwave
20cm
30cm
20cm
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Turn table installation
•Before first use, check that any securing tape has been removed from
the glass turntable and turntable ring assembly. These parts must never
be restricted from rotating.
•Never place the glass turntable upside down.
•Both the glass turntable and turntable ring assembly must always be
used during cooking.
•Do not place the food directly onto the glass turntable, always place on
or in a suitable microwaveable cookware.
•If the glass turntable 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 turntable
Turntable ring assembly
Turntable shaft
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Control panel
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MENUACTIONSCREENCookingtime,power,
actionindicators,andclocktimearedisplayed.
POWERPressthisbuttontousethemicrowave
function.
CLOCKPressthisbuttontosettheclock.
WEIGHTDEFROSTPressthisbuttonforthe
weightdefrost.
TIMEDEFROST  Pressthisbuttonforthetime
defrost.
TIMERPressthisbuttontousethekitchentimer
function.
STOP/CLEARPressthebuttontocleareverything.
UP/DOWN ARROWS Thesebuttonsareusedfor
anumberoffunctions.
START/+30SEC/CONFIRMPressthisbuttonto
startthecookingprocess.
DOOROPENPullthehandletoopenthedoor.
Power
Stop/Clear
Timer

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ClockSetting
Whenthemicrowaveovenisswitched on,the buzzerwillringonce.
1) Press"CLOCK"tosetclock.Thehourfigureswillflash.
2) Press""or""toadjustthehourfigures,theinput
timeshouldbewithin0‐‐23.
3) Press"CLOCK",theminutefigureswillflash.
4) Turn""or""toadjusttheminutefigures,theinput
timeshouldbewithin0‐‐59.
5) Press"CLOCK"tofinishclocksetting.
Note:
1) Iftheclockisnotset,somefeaturesofthemicrowavewillnot
function.
2) Duringtheprocessofclocksetting,ifyoupress"STOP/CLEAR",
theovenwillgobacktothepreviousstatusautomatically.
Timer
1) Press"TIMER",LEDwilldisplay00:00.
2) Press""or""toenterthetime.(Themaximumtime
is95minutes.)
3) Press"START/+30SEC/CONFIRM"toconfirmsetting.
4) Whenthetimertimearrives,thebuzzerwillring5times.
Note:
Thetimerisforusealongsideotherkitchenappliances.It’san
additionalfunctionof the microwave.
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MicrowaveCooking
1) Pressthe"POWER"keyonce,"P100"willdisplayonthescreen.
2) Press"POWER"severaltimesorPress""or""
toselectthemicrowavepowerfrom100%to10%.
3) Press"START/+30SEC/CONFIRM"toconfirmthepowerlevel.
4) Press""or" "toadjustthecookingtime.
(Thetimesettingshouldbe0:05‐95:00.)
5) Press"START/+30SEC/CONFIRM"tostartcooking.
Presspower
button
Cooking
power
P100 100%
P80 80%
P50 50%
P30 30%
P10 10%
To stop the cooking process at anytime press the “STOP/CLEAR”
button.
Press “STOP/CLEAR” again to clear any time and power settings
DefrostingbyWeight
1) Press"WEIGHTDEFROST",theovenwilldisplay"dEF1".
2) Press""or""toselecttheweightoffood.Theweight
shouldbe100‐2000g.
3) Press"START/+30SEC/CONFIRM"keytostartdefrosting.
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DefrostingbyTime
1) Press"TIMEDEFROST"key,theovenwilldisplay"dEF2".
2) Press""or""toselectthedefrostingtime.
Themaximumsettingtimeis95minutes.
3) Press"START/+30SEC/CONFIRM"keytostartdefrosting.
ExpressCook
1) Inwaitingstate,Press"START/+30SEC/CONFIRM"tocookwith
100%powerlevelfor30seconds.EachPressonthesamekeycan
increase30seconds.Themaximumcookingtimeis95minutes.
2) Duringmicrowavecooking,eachpressof the
"START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" button will increase the cooking
time by 30 seconds
3) Inwaitingstates,pressthe""firstandthenpress""
or""toadjustthecookingtime.
Press"START/+30SEC/CONFIRM"tostartcookingwith100%power
level.
Note: This function cannot work using weight defrost and auto
menucooking.
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