Russell Hobbs RHMO43 Installation instructions manual

INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY
1 YEAR WARRANTY
RHMO43
INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY
43L FAMILY SIZE MICROWAVE

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse the power cord, plug, or
microwave oven in water or any other liquid.
2. 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.
3. This appliance is not a toy. Children shall be supervised to ensure they do not play
with the appliance.
4. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord/plug or after the appliance has
malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
5. There are no user serviceable parts. If the power cord or appliance is damaged, it
must be replaced/repaired by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
6. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave
ovens. To check whether or not a utensil is suitable, please refer to the
“Microwave Safe Containers/Utensils” section.
7. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapours in this appliance.
8. Do not use this microwave for commercial purposes. This microwave oven is
made for household use only.
9. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
10. The microwave oven has several built-in safety switches to ensure that the power
remains off when the door is open. Do not tamper with these switches.
11. Do not use the microwave oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store
combustible items such as bread, cookies, paper products etc. inside the oven.
12. Do not use the microwave oven for the purpose of dehumidification. Do no dry
clothes, newspapers or other materials in the microwave oven. They may catch on
fire.
13. Do not heat warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth or similar materials as it
may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
14. Do not store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the microwave oven. It
could be a fire hazard.
15. Always turn off and unplug from the power outlet before cleaning the appliance.
16. Failure to maintain the microwave oven in a clean condition could lead to
deterioration that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
17. When cleaning door and microwave oven surfaces, use only mild, non-abrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. The heating of corrosive
chemicals in this microwave oven may create microwave radiation leaks.
18. To disconnect, set the switch on the wall power outlet to OFF, then grasp the plug
and withdraw it from the wall socket. Never pull by the cord.
19. Do not use appliance for other than its intended purpose as described in the
Instruction Manual.
General Safeguards

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20. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote control system.
21. Do not leave the microwave oven unattended when in use.
Location of Microwave Oven
1. Install or locate this microwave oven only in accordance with the installation
instructions provided.
2. Do not use in the bathroom or near any source of water.
3. Plug into a wall socket that is properly installed and grounded.
4. Do not use on an inclined plane or unstable surface.
5. Do not use the microwave oven near or below any curtains or other combustible
materials.
6. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet.
7. Minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the microwave
oven is 30cm.
8. A minimum of 20cm is required between the microwave oven and any adjacent
walls. One side must be open.
9. The microwave oven must be placed on a countertop with a minimum height of
85cm.
10. Do not move the microwave oven while it is switched on.
11. Do not cover or block any vents on the microwave oven.
12. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not cover the microwave oven when in use.
15. Keep the microwave oven and the power cord away from the edge of table or
countertops and out of reach of children and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities.
16. Do not place on or near any hot or damp surface.
17. Do not install microwave oven over a range cook-top or other heat-producing
appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the microwave oven could be
damaged.
Food
1. Do not overcook food.
2. The turntable and turntable ring assembly must be in the oven during cooking in all
cooking modes. Place the cookware gently on the turntable and handle it carefully
to avoid possible breakage.
3. Do not operate the microwave oven unless there is food or liquid content inside.
Operating the oven with no food or food that is extremely low in moisture can
cause fire, charring or sparking.
4. Incorrect use of browning dish may cause the turntable to break.
5. Do not cook food directly on the turntable. Excessive local heating of the turntable
may cause the turntable to break.
6. Do not use newspaper or paper bags for cooking.

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7. Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains
instructions, for the food you are cooking.
8. Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers / bags
before placing them in the microwave oven.
9. Do not attempt to deep fry in your microwave oven.
10. Do not attempt home canning in this microwave oven, as it is impossible to be
sure all contents of the jar have reached boiling temperature.
11. Carefully attend the appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials
are placed inside the microwave oven to facilitate cooking. When heating food in
plastic or paper containers, check the microwave oven frequently due to the
possibility of ignition.
12. 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.
13. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, chicken wings, whole squash and sausages are
examples of foods with non-porous skins. This type of food must be pierced
before cooking to prevent bursting.
14. SCALDING HAZARD! Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not
always present. This could result in very hot liquids suddenly erupting when the
container is disturbed or a spoon or other utensil is inserted into the liquid. Care
must be taken when handling the container.
15. Stir liquids both before and halfway through heating for best results.
16. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time.
17. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
18. Liquids or other food must not be heated in narrow necked or sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
19. If smoke is observed, switch off and unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames.
20. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and
the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
21. Always monitor when food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic,
paper or other combustible materials due to the possibility of ignition or of the food
container deteriorating.
22. Always take care when removing food items as it is hot.
23. Do not attempt to cook items that are too large for the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED TO BE USED IN HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR
APPLICATIONS SUCH AS:
-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.
Only use accessories supplied with the microwave oven

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this microwave oven with the door open as this can result in
harmful exposure to microwave energy. The door is fitted with safety interlock switches that
prevent the microwave oven from operating with the door open.
DO NOT tamper with or attempt to override the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the microwave oven front face and the door, or allow
food or cleaner residues to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
WARNING
a) Do not operate the microwave oven if it is damaged in any way.
It is particularly important that the microwave oven door closes properly and that there
is no damage to the:
1. DOOR (bent)
2. HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)
3. DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACE
a. The microwave oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel.
b. Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers as they
are liable to explode.
IF MATERIALS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE OVEN IGNITE:
1. Keep the microwave oven door closed to contain and stifle any flames.
2. Turn the microwave oven off and remove the plug from the wall power outlet.
Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as overcooking may result in the FOOD
catching fire and subsequent damage to your microwave oven.
Read these instructions before using your microwave oven. Keep this booklet in a safe place
for future reference. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed. For additional safety information, please refer to the “Important
Safeguards” section.
GENERAL USE
MICROWAVE SAFE CONTAINERS / UTENSILS
The glass plate, turntable ring assembly and turntable shaft must remain installed for use for
all cooking modes.
Tightly-closed containers can explode. Closed containers must be opened and plastic
pouches must be pierced before cooking.

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To test a container / utensil for safe microwave oven use:
Add 1 cup of cool water to a heat resistant glass jug and place it in the microwave oven
alongside the empty container/utensil to be tested; heat for one (1) minute at maximum
power.
If the container/utensil you are testing is microwave oven safe (transparent to microwave
energy) it should remain comfortably cool, the water in the glass jug should be hot. If the
container/utensil being tested is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and
should NOT be used.
This test is not applicable for plastic items. Check the markings on plastic items to
ensure they are microwave safe.
CAUTION: Personal Injury Hazard. Use an oven mitt or tea towel when handling
containers and utensils that have been heated in the microwave.
Cookware
Microwave
Glass plate, Turntable ring assembly and Turntable shaft (provided)
Yes
Heat
–Resistant Glass Yes
Non Heat
–Resistant Glass No
Heat
–Resistant Ceramics Yes
Microwave
–Safe Plastic Dish Yes
Kitchen Paper/Paper towel
Yes
Metal Tray/Tin
No
Metal Rack
No
Aluminium Foil & Foil Container
No
** CAUTION: Microwaving with the metal rack, tray, foil, etc. may cause arcing /
sparks.

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MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN THIS MICROWAVE OVEN
NOTE: Always try to use items labelled as microwave safe to minimise any uncertainty.
Browning dish
Follow browning dish manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: An overly hot browning dish sitting directly on the glass turntable could cause the
turntable to break!
Dinnerware
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped
dishes.
Glassware
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or
chipped dishes. Confirm glassware is heat-resistant before using in the microwave oven.
Oven cooking bags
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to
escape.
Paper plates and cups
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave microwave oven unattended while
cooking. Do not place waxed or recycled paper items in the microwave.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. For short-term cooking only. Do not leave
unattended while cooking.
Parchment paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be labelled “Microwave
Safe”. Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Plastic wrap
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).

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MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Aluminium tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal trimmed utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the microwave oven.
Paper bags
May cause a fire in the microwave oven.
Recycled paper products
Unless the paper product is labelled as microwave safe. Recycled paper products may
contain impurities which may result in sparks and/or fires when used.
Plastic foam
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperatures.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
Ceramic
Do not use ceramic containers which have metallic inlays.

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UNPACKING THE MICROWAVE
NAMES OF MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Remove the microwave oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
1. Remove all the packaging. Do not remove the large piece of cardboard 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
This microwave oven weighs approximately 16.6 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.

1. Safety interlock latches
2. Door assembly and
window
3. Roller ring
4. Coupling
5. Door release button
6. Control panel
7. Wave guide cover (do
not remove)
8. Glass Turntable
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