Russell Hobbs RHM3002 User manual

30 Litre microwave oven
User manual
Model number: RHM3002
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..............................
Problem solving.………..............................................
Guarantee……………………………………….......................
Technical specification…………………………………………..
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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
●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 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.
➢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, 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.
➢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.
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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, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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 a 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: 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
➢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).
Warning: do not install the oven over a cooker or other heat producing appliance.
This will damage the oven.
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Do not cover ventilation
on top of microwave,
outer casing can get
extremely hot.
7.5cm
30cm
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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.
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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.
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Control panel
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MENU ACTION SCREEN Cooking time, power, action indicators, and clock
time are displayed.
CLOCK/PRE-SET Press this button to set the clock.
MICROWAVE Press this button to use the microwave function.
combination cooking. The grill element is located on the top of the cavity, a
second element at the back of the unit is used for convection cooking.
DEFROST Press this button for the defrost function.
AUTO MENU Press this button 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.
DOOR OPEN Press this button to open the door.
START/QUICK START Press this button to start the cooking process.
GRILL/CONV./COMBI. Press this button to use the grill, convection, or

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/PRE-SET” to choose hours or minutes for alteration. The hour figures will flash.
2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0 -
23(24-hour).
3) Press " CLOCK/PRE-SET “ button again and the minute figures will flash.
4) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0
- 59 (60-minutes).
5) Press " CLOCK/PRE-SET" 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.
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Cooking
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Press
power button
Cooking
power
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100
100
%
P90
9
0%
P80
8
0%
P70
7
0%
P60
60
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P50
50
%
Microwave Cooking
1) Press the “MICROWAVE “ button once, and “P100”will display and flash.
2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” to select the microwave power. "P100", "P90","P80", "P70","P60", "P50",
"P40", "P30","P20", "P10"and "P00"will display in order.
3) Press "MICROWAVE " to confirm.
4)Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to adjust the cooking time.(The time setting should be between 0:05-
95:00.)
P
40
40
%
P
30
30
%
P
20
20
%
P
10
10
%
P
00
0
%
To stop the cooking process at anytime press the “STOP/CLEAR” button.
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5) Press " START/QUICK START " to start the cooking process.

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Cooking
Grill Cooking
1) Press the “GRILL/CONV./COMBI.” button once, and “G-1” will display.
2) Press “GRILL/CONV./COMBI.” button to confirm.
3)Turn “TIMER/WEIGHT” to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05- 95:00.)
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 “ ” to continue cooking. If the food is not turned , the oven will wait
one minute and the grilling will resume automatically.
Combination Cooking (Microwave + Grill)
2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to select the preferred combination cooking method. Stop turning
when “G-2” or ”G-3” displays. Please see the table below that indicates the percentage of time for grilling
and cooking.
4)Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05- 95:00.)
Display
Microwave cooking Grill cooking
100%
36% 64%
55% 45%
” button to start the cooking process.4) Press “START/QUICK START
START/QUICK START
5) Press " START/QUICK START " button to start the cooking process.
G-1
G-2
G-3
1) Press the “GRILL/CONV./COMBI ” button once, and “G-1” will display.
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3) Press “GRILL/CONV./COMBI ” button to confirm.
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Combination Cooking (Microwave + Convection)
1) Press the “GRILL/CONV./COMBI.” button once, and “G-1” will display.
2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to select the combination preferred cooking method. Stop
turning when “C-1”,”C-2”,”C-3” and “C-4” are on the display. These can be found after the
cooking temperatures when rotating the dial clockwise. The table below indicates the
percentage of microwave and convection cooking for the various settings.
4)Turn “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05-
95:00).
Display
Microwave cooking Convection cooking
60% 40%
50% 50%
40% 60%
27% 73%
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” to start the cooking process.5) Press “START/QUICK START
C-1
C-3
C-4
C-2
3) Press the “GRILL/CONV./COMBI ” button to confirm.
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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 is not
used. It is recommended that you should preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature before placing
the food in the oven.
2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to select the desired convection function temperature. The temperatures
can be found after the “G-3” setting.
Note: the temperature can be chosen from 50 degrees to 240 degrees, in 20 & 30 degree increments.
3) Press the “GRILL/CONV./COMBI.” button to confirm the chosen temperature.
achieved, 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.
Turn “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum time available is 95 minutes.)
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 waiting states.
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4) Press the “START/QUICK ST ” button to start the preheating. When the preheating temperature isART
6) Press the " START/QUICK ST " button to start cooking.ART
1) Press the “GRILL/CONV./COMBI ” button once, and “G-1” will flash.
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Cooking
Convection Cooking( Without pre-heating function)
2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to select the desired convection function temperature. The
temperatures can be found after the “G-3”setting.
Note: the temperature can be chosen from 50 degrees to 240 degrees, in 20 & 30 degree
increments.
3) Press the “GRILL/CONV./COMBI.” button to confirm the chosen temperature.
4) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to adjust the cooking time (The maximum setting time is 95
minutes).
Multi-Stage Cooking
Three different stages is the maximum number of cooking stages.
Note: The auto menu and preheating cannot be set as one of the multi-stage cooking functions.
Example: if you want to defrost 500g of food, then cook it at 80%microwave power for 7 minutes. The
steps are as following:
1) Press “DEFROST “ button once, the screen will display “dEF1”
2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to adjust the defrost weight to 500g;
3) Press the "MICROWAVE" button once;
4) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to choose 80% microwave power till "P80" display;
5) Press "MICROWAVE" to confirm;
6) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to adjust the cooking time to 7 minutes;
5) Press the " START/QUICK ST " button to start the cooking process.
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7) Press the "START/QUICK ST “ button to start the cooking process.
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1) Press the “GRILL/CONV./COMBI ” button once, “G-1” will flash.
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Pre-set time to start functions
1) Set the clock first. (Consult the instruction of clock setting).
2) Input the cooking program. A maximum of three stages can be set. Do not use the de-
frost function in the pre-set function. The auto menu can be set for a single stage only.
Example: if you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes.
a. Press the "MICROWAVE" button once;
b. Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to choose 80% microwave power till "P80" is displayed;
c. Press "MICROWAVE" button to confirm;
d. Turn “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to adjust the cooking time to 7 minutes;
3) Press the " CLOCK/PRE-SET “ button, the current time displays and the hour figures flash.
4) Turn “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to adjust the hours, the input time should be within 0--23.
5) Press " CLOCK/PRE-SET “ button and the minute figures will flash.
6) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT” dial to adjust the minutes, the input time should be within 0--
59.
The":" will light, the buzzer will ring twice when the time to start arrives, and then cooking will
start automatically.
Note: The clock must be set first. Otherwise, the pre-set function will not work.
7) Press " START/QUICK ST " to finish setting.
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After the above steps, do not press " START/QUICK ST “ button, but do as follows :
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