Russell Hobbs RHMM723 User manual

Model Number:
RHMM723, (B), (G)
Groove
Compact Manual Microwave
User Guide
PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461
Or visit us at mda.russellhobbs.com

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
Troubleshooting
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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
•When heating foodin plastic or paper containers, keep
an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
•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.

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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 plastic
waveguide cover, microwaves are passed through this
to enable your food to cook. It is important that this
waveguide 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.

ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE
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Thank you for purchasing your Russell Hobbs microwave oven.
This contemporary, 17L microwave will be sure to make a statement
in your kitchen with its premium textured control panel, sleek
mirror door finish, and gold accents. Designed to complement the
Groove kettle and toaster it’s sure to be a focal point on your
countertop. Ideal for cooking a variety of meals in minutes, this
microwave is the perfect everyday microwave; both practical and
stylish.
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 RHMM723 you can tailor cooking to suit any recipe using
the 5 power levels available for selection. There’s 17L of space and
700W of microwave power so you can reheat a variety of dishes in
minutes. 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 RHMM723 for the ultimate in microwave
cooking convenience.

ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE
How do microwaves work?
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 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 travel 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.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Rated Voltage AC220-240V
Rated Frequency 50Hz
Rated Input Power (Microwave) 1100W
Rated Output Power (Microwav
e)
700W
Oven Capacity 17L
Turntable Diameter 25.5cm
External Dimensions (H x W x D) 26.1 x 45.5 x 35.2 (cm)
Net Weight; Approx 11 Kg
Number of Power Levels 5 including defrost
Accessories Included Turntable coupling
Turntable roller ring
Glass turntable

UNPACKING THE MICROWAVE
Before you use your microwave oven
1. Remove all the packaging. Do not remove the large piece of
plastic waveguide cover from the right hand side of the cavity wall.
(Refer to the below image). This is called a waveguide cover and
allows the microwaves to pass through to cook the food.
Please ensure you keep this cover clean at all times by wiping with
a damp cloth. Do not remove/place in a dishwasher.
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, please contact
Customer Service team on 03452097461.
This microwave oven weighs approximately 11 kg 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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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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6 7 9
1. Safety interlock latches
2. Door assembly and window
3. Glass turntable
4. Microwave inside door frame
5. Power control dial
6. Turntable ring
7. Turntable coupling
8. Time control dial
9. Plastic Waveguide cover
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MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION
•Place the oven as far away from radios and televisions as
possible. Using the oven may cause interference with the
reception.
•Plug theoven 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.
•Select a level surface that provides enough space for the outlet
vents.

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MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION
DO NOT obstruct
the ventilation
from themicrowave
30cm
7.5cm
7.5cm
7.5cm
Min85cm
WARNING:
DO NOT install the oven over a cooker or other heat or steam
producing appliance as this will damage the microwave oven.
The minimum installation height is 85cm.
Aminimum clearance of 7.5cm is required between theoven and
any adjacent walls. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cmabovethe
oven.
This symbol means
“CAUTION: Hot Surface”

STEP 1) The turntable coupling should slot into the centre of the
microwave
STEP 2) T he turntable ring slots into the indents in the middle
STEP3) The glass tray should align with the turntable coupling
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TURNTABLE INSTALLATION
•Before first use, check that any securing tape and all packaging
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.
•To assemble the turntable, follow the steps below in number
order.

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TURNTABLE INSTALLATION
The glass tray,turntable ring, and turntable coupling assembly
must always be used during cooking (as shown below).
•Do not place the food directly onto the glass tray, always place
on or in suitable microwaveable cookware.
Please check that crockery is microwave safe before using.
•If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly has been damaged in
any way, please contact our friendly Customer Services on 0345
209 7461.

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TIME control dial
Turn the dial clockwise to increase the
time set.
You can set your cooking time for up to
35 minutes.
The arrow on the dial will indicate how
many minutes you have selected, each
circular mark represents a minute.
When the time has ran out, the
microwave will produce a ‘ping’ noise to
alert you that cooking has completed.
If you wish to set the time for less than
two minutes, turn the dial clockwise
past the two minute mark and back anti
clockwise to less than two minutes.
POWER control dial
There are 5 power levels including a
defrost function, selected using the
power control dial.
The lower the power setting, the slower
the microwave will heat the food. Make
sure you follow guidelines on packaging
when selecting a setting.
To defrost food, set the arrow on the
dial to ‘Defrost’.
CONTROL PANEL

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•Put the food to be cooked or defrosted in a suitable microwave
safe container, cover the food with a suitable cover or with
microwave safe cling film (pierce the film with a fork.)
•Put the container into the microwave oven and close the door.
•Choose the power level you want by turning the POWER dial.
•Choose the cooking time in minutes by turning the TIME dial.
Follow the manufacturers guidelines on the pack. The maximum
time is 35 minutes.
•If you want to cook for a time less than 2 minutes, turn the TIME
dial past 2 minutes and then return it to the time required.
•As soon as the timer has been set the microwave will start to cook
or defrost the food.
•Cooking or defrosting can be interrupted at any time to stir or
check the food cooking progress by opening the door. The
microwave oven will automatically continue the cycle for the
remaining time when the door is closed.
•After the cooking time is finished, a bell will sound and the
microwave oven will automatically turn off.
•Allow the food to stand for 30 seconds to 1 minute and stir any
liquids before serving.
•If there is time remaining on the dial, rotate the dial back to ‘0’.
The microwave bell will sound.
POWER setting Equivalent Power
Low 17%
Defrost 30%
M.Low 30%
Med 55%
M.High 80%
High 100%
USING THE MICROWAVE