Russell Hobbs RHM2013 User Manual
20 Litre silver digital microwave
with grill
User's manual
Model number: RHM2013
Please read these instructions carefully and keep
for future reference.
Contents
Page
About this microwave oven..............................................................
Safety instructions............................................................................ 2
Microwave oven Installation............................................................. 4
Feature diagram................................................................................ 5
Control panel..................................................................................... 6
Knowing your microwave oven........................................................ 7
Using your microwave oven............................................................. 7
Setting the clock.................................................................................. 7
Express cooking.................................................................................. 7
Cooking with different power levels..................................................... 8
Using the grill....................................................................................... 8
Defrosting foods................................................................................... 9
Weight defrost...................................................................................... 9
Jet defrost............................................................................................ 9
Preset function..................................................................................... 9
Combination cooking........................................................................... 10
Multi-stage cooking............................................................................. 10
Using the auto menus......................................................................... 11
Child proof lock.................................................................................... 11
Useful tips.......................................................................................... 11
Standing time....................................................................................... 11
Stirring................................................................................................. 11
Turning and rotating............................................................................. 11
Arranging food..................................................................................... 11
Auto menu chart.................................................................................. 12
Cooking utensils................................................................................ 13
Trouble shooting............................................................................... 13
Cleaning and care.............................................................................. 13
Use this page for your recipes......................................................... 14
Connection to the mains supply...................................................... 15
Specifications.................................................................................... 15
1
About this microwave oven
1
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.
Microwaves pass through the glass turntable and then bounce off the
metal floor, back through the turntable, and are absorbed by the food.
Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads to the
center from the outer cooked areas just like regular cooking. For this reason
food should stand for a while after cooking.
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 waveguide cover and allows the microwaves to pass through to cook the
food.
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 12.5kg 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.
Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
Safety instructions
2
Warning: to reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury or exposure to excessive microwave
energy:
➢ Use this microwave oven for only its
intended use as described in this instruction
manual.
➢ Do not operate the microwave oven if it has
a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped.
➢ Do not block the air vents, this can damage
the microwave oven and cause poor cooking
results.
➢ 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.
➢ Do not try to deep-fry foods in this oven.
➢ None-microwavable cookware is not suitable
and can be hazardous.
➢ 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.
➢ Do not cook food directly on the turntable.
Put food on a suitable plate or in a bowl
before putting it in the oven.
➢ 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.
➢ Never leave the microwave oven unattended
while in use.
➢ 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.
➢ Do not store the microwave oven outdoors.
➢ Do not use the microwave oven near water-
for example, near a sink and the like.
➢ Do not immerse the power cord in water.
➢ Do not allow the power cord to hang over
the table or surface.
➢ If the power cord needs replacing, it must be
replaced with a cord of the same type by a
qualified technician.
➢ Keep the power cord away from heated
surfaces.
➢ Do not over cook food, this can result in fire.
➢ Some products such as whole eggs in their
shell and sealed containers, for example,
closed glass jars, may explode and should
not be heated in the microwave oven.
➢ Do not place any objects or allow cleaning
residue to come between the oven face and
the door seals.
Safety instructions
3
➢ Do not store anything
in the oven, such as
papers, cookbooks
and so on. Do not use
the oven for any
reason other than
preparing food, such
as for drying clothes, paper or any other nonfood items, or for sterilising purposes.
➢ Cooking utensils may
become hot because of
heat transferred from
the heated food, 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. 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. You should use
microwave utensils only in line with these
instructions.
➢ 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. Always remove the teat from feeding
bottles if they need to be reheated.
➢ Do not use the oven
when it is empty. This
could damage the oven.
If you want to practice
the programming of the
oven, put a container of
water in the oven.
➢ Always have the glass
turntable and turntable
support in place when
using the oven.
➢ Never lean on
the microwave
oven door or
allow a child to
swing on it, this
could result in
injury.
➢ Do not over cook
potatoes. This could
result in fire. At the
end of the cooking
time potatoes should
be slightly firm
because they will continue to cook during the
standing time. Remove from the microwave
oven, wrap in tin foil and leave to stand for 5
minutes.
➢ 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.
➢ 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.
➢ 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.
Microwave oven Installation
Knowing you microwave oven
7.5cm
Open
30cm
4
7.5cm
1 Select a level surface that provides enough space for the outlet vents.
2 A minimum clearance of 3 inches (7.5cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One
side must be open. Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
3 Place the oven as far away from radios and TV's as possible. Using the oven may cause
interference with the reception.
4 Open the oven door and take out the accessories, clean the inside with a
soft, damp cloth. Place the turntable support and the turntable in the cavity.
5 Plug the oven into a suitable 13Amp 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 microwave oven over a cooker or other heat producing
appliance, this will damage the oven. Do not install over a sink.
Do not operate the microwave oven unless the turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely. It is
normal for the turntable to rotate in either direction.
Make sure the turntable is the correct side up. Carefully place cookware onto the turntable to avoid
possible breakage.
When removing the turntable from the microwave oven, handle with care.
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