Russell Hobbs RHMM701 User manual

Model Number:
RHMM701
Compact Manual Microwave
User Guide
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Page(s)
Safety instructions
3-9
About your microwave
10-11
Product information
12
Unpacking the microwave
13
Product overview
14
Microwave
oven installation 15-16
Turntable
installation 17-18
Control
panel 19
Using the microwave
20
Cooking tips
21
Cleaning the microwave
22
Important utensil information
23
Problem solving
24-27
Guarantee &
customer services 28
Spare parts
29
Connection to the mains supply
30-31
Disposal information
32
CONTENTS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
•If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not
be operated until it has been repaired by a competent
person.
•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.
•Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.
•The appliance and its accessible parts may become hot
during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements.
•Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while you
are using it.
•Do not use the microwave when it is empty. This could
damage the oven.
•This appliance is intended to be used in the household
and general domestic applications. It is not intended to
be used in industrial or commercial applications.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
•This microwave is intended for heating food and
beverages only. The drying of food or clothing and
heating of warming pads, wheat bags, slippers, sponges,
damp cloth and similar is extremely dangerous and may
lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
•Do not use metal pans, dishes with metal handles or
anything with a metal trim inside the microwave. Do not
use paper covered wire twist-ties on plastic bags.
•Never put objects into the openings on the outer case.
•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,
only if they are being supervised or have been given
instruction in the safe use of the appliance and
understand the hazards involved. Children should not
play with the appliance.
•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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
•When heating or cooking food or liquid, remember
that there are certain foods (such as, jam, Christmas
pudding, and mincemeat) which heat up very quickly.
•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. Do not
heat baby bottles with the teat left on. Remove it if
replacing the bottle back into the oven.
•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.
•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.
•Do not try to deep-fry foods in this microwave oven.
•Do not overcook food.
•When heating foodin plastic or paper containers, keep
an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
•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 smoke is emitted , switch off or
unplug theappliance and keep the door closed in order
to stifle any flames.
•Please remember that as food or liquids heat up,
they will release steam or may be spitting. Never cover
any container fully, always leave a gap for steam to
escape.
•Do not use plastic containers when heating or cooking
foods that contain a lot of fat or sugar.
•Always have the glass tray and turntable support in
place when using the microwave oven.
•Do not cook fooddirectly on theglass tray. Put food on
a suitable plate or in a bowl before putting it in the oven.
•When using the grill rack and baking tray, be aware that
these will become HOT during cooking as they aren’t
heatproof. Please use suitable oven gloves when
removing these.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
•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 and utensils that are approved for
use in a microwave oven.
•Do not usethe microwave oven for heating utensils,
plates or dishes.
•Do not cook using a container with a restricted
opening, such as bottles, as they may explode.
•Before you clean your microwave 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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
•On the right hand 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.
•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.
•You should clean the outside of the oven with a
damp cloth. Do not allow water to seep into the
ventilation openings.
•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.
•If steam builds up insideor around the outsideof the
oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may happen
when the microwave oven is used in humid conditions.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
•Regularly remove theglass turntable to clean it, wash
it in warm soapy water or a dishwasher. 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.
•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 adverselyaffect
thelife of theappliance that may result in a
hazardous condition.
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461
Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am –8pm & Saturday 9am –1pm
Or visit us at www.productcareuk.com

ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE
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Thank you for purchasing your Russell Hobbs microwave oven.
Compact and stylish, the RHMM701 is the perfect everyday
microwave, ideal for cooking a variety of meals in minutes. The chic
and trim design means you have flexibility in choosing the perfect
spot to show off your new appliance.
Once you have prepared the microwave for first use, simply place
your food in suitable cookware, open the door and position onto
the assembled turntable. Next all you need to do is select a power
level and the cooking time required by turning the easy to use
dials, found on the control panel. The internal microwave light lets
you know that cooking is in progress.
When the cooking cycle has finished the microwave has a handy
ringer function that will sound to alert you. And that’s it! Cooking
has never been so easy.
With the RHMM701 you can tailor cooking to suit your recipe
using the 5 power levels available for selection. For added
functionality, there’s also an essential defrost setting, saving you
time so that you can cook meals straight from the freezer.
Easy to clean, simply wipe with a damp cloth to maintain excellent
performance. Choose the RHMM701 for the ultimate in microwave
cooking convenience.