Russell Hobbs rhm2574 User manual

Model No: RHM2574
Microwave
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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
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Safety instructions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of
age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.
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 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.
WARNING: Do not use the microwave when it is empty.
This could damage the oven.

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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 other than a competent
person to carry out any service or repair operation than
a 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.

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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WARNING: Do not use the oven when empty or for warming plates.
Always keep the oven cavity, door assembly and waveguide cover
clean
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
Grill rack to be used for grilling
& convection cooking only.
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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 30cm above the oven.
20cm
•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
The minimum installation height is 85cm.
20cm
30cm
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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
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MENU ACTION SCREEN Cooking time, power, action
indicators, and clock time are displayed.
CLOCK/PRESET Press this button to set the clock.
MICROWAVE Press this button to use the microwave
function.
GRILL Press this button to use the grill and combination
cooking. The grill element is located on the top of the
cavity.
MICRO & GRILL For combination cooking
MICRO & CONV For combination cooking
CONVECTION Press this button to use the convection
function, an element at the back of the unit is used for
convection cooking
W.T./TIME/DEFROST Press this button for the defrost
function.
AUTO MENU Turn the dial to access the auto menu.
TIMER/WEIGHT This rotational dial is used for a number of
functions.
STOP/CLEAR Press the Stop/Clear button to clear
everything.
START/+30 SEC/CONFIRM Press this button to start the
cooking process.
Auto Menu
Weight

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Using 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/PRE-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 “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” 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 “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” dial to adjust theminute
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 return to the previous setting, such as back to hours, from the
minutes selection.
the input time should be within
figures, the input time should be within

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Microwave Cooking
1) Press the “MICROWAVE“ button once, and “P100” will display and flash.
2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” to select the microwave power.
P80","P50", "P30","P10"will be displayed.
or
Press the “MICROWAVE“ button to scroll through the power levels.
3) Press “START/+30SEC/CONFIRM“ to confirm.
4)Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” dial to adjust the cooking time.
between 0:05- 95:00.)
5) Press "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" to start the cooking process.
"P100","
(The time setting should be
Using the microwave oven
Press power
button
Cooking
power
Equivalent
power
rating
P100
100%
900
W
P80
80%
720
W
P50
50%
450
W
P30
30%
270
W
P10
10%
90
W
To stop the cooking process at anytime press the “STOP/CLEAR” button.
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Using the microwave oven
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Grill Cooking
1) Press the “GRILL” button once, and “G-1”will display.
2) Turn “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” to adjust the cooking time.
be 0:05- 95:00.)
3) 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 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
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time setting should
achieve
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Combination Cooking (Microwave + Grill)
1) Press the “MICRO + GRILL” button once, and “G-2”will display.
2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” dial to select the combinati
method. Stop turning when “G-2”, ”G-3”, ”G-4” are
The table on the next page indicates how the cooking time is divided.
3) Press the “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to confirm.
4)Turn “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” dial to adjust the cooking time.
be 0:05- 95:00).
5) Press “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ to start the cooking process.
on preferred cooking
(The time setting should
on the display.

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Combination Cooking (Microwave + Convection + Grill)
1) Press the “MICRO + CONV” button once, and “C-1”will display.
2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT ” dial to select the
method. Stop turning when “C-1”, ”C-2”,
.
3) Press the “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to confirm.
4)Turn “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” dial to adjust the cooking time.
be 0:05- 95:00).
5) Press “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ to start the cooking process.
For the various settings the cooking time is divided as below;
/AUTO MEN
combination preferred cooking
"C-3" and "C-4" are on the display
U
(The time setting should

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Using the microwave oven
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.
1) Press the “CONVECTION” button once, and “150”,the cooking
temperature will flash.
2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT ” dial to select the desired
temperature. Note: the temperature can be chosen
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, then close the door.
5)Turn “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” dial to adjust the cooking 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 sound five times and turn back to
the waiting state.
from 150 degrees
convection function
/AUTO MENU
(The maximum time
.

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Using the microwave oven
Convection Cooking
(Without pre-heating function)
1) Press the “CONVECTION” button once, and “150”, the cooking
temperature will flash.
2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” dial to select the desired
240 degrees, in 10 degree intervals.
3) Press the “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to confirm the chosen
temperature.
4) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” dial to adjust the cooking time.
.)
5) Press the " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" key to start cooking.
chosen from 150 degrees to
convection function temperature. Note: the temperature can be
(The maximum setting time is 95 minutes
Multi-Stage Cooking
Two stages can be set. If one of the stages is for defrosting this should be
programmed to come on first . The buzzer will ring once after each stage
and then the next stage will start.
Note: The Auto menu or the preheating functions cannot be set as one of
the multi-stage cooking.
Example: if you want to defrost the food for 5 minutes, then to cook with
80% microwave power for 7 minutes. The steps are as following:
1) Press "WEIGHT/TIME DEFROST " twice, the screen will display "dEF2";
2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” dial to adjust the defrost time
to 5 minutes;
3) Press the "MICROWAVE“ button once;
4) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” dial to choose 80% microwave
display (see earlier instructions for power levels)
5) Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to confirm;
6) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT dial to adjust the cooking time
7) Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to start cooking.
power till "P80"
/AUTO MENU”
s .
of 7 minutes;