Russell hobbs RHM1714SC, RHM1714CC, RHM1714BC, RHM1714WC, RHM1714RC User Manual

Model No: RHM1714WC, SC, RC, CC, BC

Microwave

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USER’S GUIDE

Contents

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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

parts

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Safety instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

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.

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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.

For Grill and combination models
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: 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 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.

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in
sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

The microwave oven should be used freestanding only
and must not be built-in or used in a cabinet.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Do Not obstruct the ventilation

from the microwave

Only use thermometers that are approved for microwave
ovens.

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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.

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• You should use microwave utensils only in line with these instructions.

• Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.

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