Russell Hobbs RHM2561BCG User manual

25 Litre microwave oven
User manual
Model number: RHM2561BCG
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………………………….........................................
Cleaning and care.....................................................
Important utensil information..................................
Connection to the mains supply...............................
Guarantee………………………………................................
Technical specification………………...…………………..…...
Spares…….………………………………................................
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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. 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 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
●Any 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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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.
➢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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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, other injuries and exposure to excessive microwave
oven energy, follow these basic precautions:
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Safety instructions
➢Do not use this oven near water, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool
➢Failure to keep the oven clean could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could
badly affect the life of the appliance, and potentially be harmful.
➢Never remove parts from the oven such as the feet, screws and so on.
➢Only use microwave safe utensils, in line with these instructions, whilst cooking.
➢Do not try to deep-fry foods in this oven.
➢Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, other injuries and exposure to excessive microwave
oven energy, follow these basic precautions:
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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.
➢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 should be 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, it may be extremely hot. 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 (e.g. 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.
➢If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a qualified service
engineer, or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
Warning: Children should not use this microwave oven.
Warning: This appliance is not intended for use by any person (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 dangerous for anyone, other than a qualified person to carry out any
service or repair which involves the removal of the cover. This cover 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 an engineer. 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: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers as they are
liable to explode.
Warning: Do not use the microwave when it is empty.
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Microwave oven installation
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➢Place on 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).
Warning: Do not install the oven over a cooker or any 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
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Feature Diagram
1. Door Safety Lock System
2. Oven Window
3. Turntable Ring
4. Control Panel
5. Door Guard
6. Glass Turntable –To be used for
microwave, combination, grilling or
convection cooking.
7. Plastic turntable drive
8. Grill rack –To be used in the
combination cooking & Grilling. Rack
can be used either way up to alter the
distance to the grilling element.
9. Wave guide 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, a suitable microwaveable
cookware.
➢If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly has been
damaged in anyway, please use the contact details at
the bottom of this page.
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Control Panel
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MENU ACTION SCREEN Cooking time, power, action indicators, and clock time are
displayed.
MICROWAVE Press this button to use the microwave function.
GRILL/COMBI Press this button to use the grill and combination cooking. The grill
element is located on the top of the cavity.
CONVECTION Press this button to use the convection function, an element at the
back of the unit is used for convection cooking
WEIGHT/TIME DEFROST Press this button for the defrost function.
CLOCK/TIMER Press this button to set the clock.
STOP Press the Stop button to clear everything.
UP/DOWN ARROWS These buttons are used for a number of functions.
START/+30 SEC/CONFIRM Press this button to start the cooking process.

How to use the microwave oven
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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 “CLOCK/TIMER” once. “00:00” is shown.
2) Use the “UP/DOWN” arrows to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0 -
23(24-hour).
3) Press " CLOCK/TIMER“ button again and the minute figures will flash.
4) Use the “UP/DOWN” arrows to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0 -
59 (60-minutes).
5) Press " CLOCK/TIMER" to finish the clock setting procedure. The ":" will flash.
Note:
1) If the clock is not set, it 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.
3) The down arrow decreases the time in stages of two minutes, the up arrow increases the
time in one minute stages.
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How to use the microwave oven
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Kitchen Timer
1) Press " CLOCK/TIMER " twice, LED will display 00:00 (not flashing)
2) Use the “UP/DOWN” arrows to enter the desired time.(The maximum time is 95 minutes.)
3) Press " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to confirm setting.
4) When the countdown is complete, the buzzer will ring 5 times.
Note: The kitchen Timer is for use alongside other kitchen appliances. It’s an additional
function to the cooking.

Cooking
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Press
power button
Cooking
power
P
100
100
%
P80
8
0%
P50
5
0%
P30
30
%
P10
10
%
Microwave Cooking
1) Press the “MICROWAVE “ button once, and “P100” will be displayed.
2) Use the “UP/DOWN” arrows to select the desired microwave power. "P100”, “P80, "P50",
“P30”and, “P10” will be displayed.
3) Press “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM" to confirm.
4) Use the “UP/DOWN” arrows to adjust the cooking time.(The time setting should be between 0:05-
95:00.)
5) Press “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM" to start cooking.
Note; The maximum power (P100) of this microwave is 900W.
To stop the cooking process at anytime press the “STOP” button.
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Cooking
Grill Cooking
1) Press the “GRILL/COMBI.”button once, and “G-1”will be shown.
2) Press “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to confirm.
3) Use the “UP/DOWN” arrows to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05- 95:00.)
4) Press “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to start the cooking process..
Note:Half way through the grill time, the unit will pause and sound twice to tell you to turn the
food over. In order to achieve more even grilling , you should turn the food over, close the door, and then
press “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ to continue cooking. If the food is not turned , the oven will wait one
minute and the grilling will resume automatically.

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Cooking
Combination Cooking (Microwave + Convection)
1) Press the “GRILL/COMBI.”button once, and “G-1”will display.
2) Use the “UP/DOWN” arrows to select the combination preferred cooking method. Stop turning
when “C-1”,”C-2”,”C-3”and “C-4”are on the display. The table below indicates what functions will
be activated in the cooking process.
3) Press the “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to confirm.
4) Use the “UP/DOWN” arrows to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05-
95:00).
5) Press “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ to start the cooking process.
Display
Microwave cooking
Grill cooking Convection
C
1 ••
C
2 ••
C
3 ••
C
4 •••
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Cooking
Convection Cooking (with preheating function)
The convection cooking allows you to cook food using the unit as a traditional oven, the microwave function is not
used. It is recommended that you preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature before placing the food in the
oven.
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1) Press the “CONVECTION” button once, and “150”,the cooking temperature will flash.
2) Use the “UP/DOWN” arrows to select the desired convection function temperature. Note: the temperature can be
chosen from 100 degrees to 240 degrees, in 10 degree intervals..
3) Press the “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to confirm the chosen temperature.
4) Press the “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to start the preheating. When the preheating temperature is
reached, the buzzer will sound twice to remind you to place the food in the oven. The preheated temperature will
display and flash. Open the door and place the food in the microwave oven.
5) Put the food into the oven and close the door.
Use the “UP/DOWN” arrows to set the cooking time. (The maximum time available is 95 minutes.)
6) Press the “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“button to start cooking.
Note:
a. The cooking time cannot be put in until the preheating temperature is achieved, Once the temperature is achieved
the door must be opened to input the cooking time.
b. If the time is not put in during 5 minutes of reaching the temperature, the oven will stop preheating. The buzzer
will sound five times and return to the waiting status.