Russell Hobbs RHM2031 User Manual

20 Litre Digital Microwave With Grill

Use r ’ s Manual

Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference

Model number: RHM2031

Contents

Page

About this microwave oven …………………………………………..……. 3
Safety instructions………………………………………………….………… 4
Microwave oven Installation……………………………………….….……. 5
Feature diagram……………………………………………………….……… 6

Connection to the mains supply…………………………......................… 6

Control panel……………………………………………………….……….…. 7
Operating instructions…………………………………………….…….…… 8

Setting the clock…………………………………………………….........…..… 8

Microwave cooking…………………………………………………..........…… 8

Quick start .............………………………………………………........…..….. 9

Grill Cooking………………………………………………………………..…… 9

Combination Cooking..........…………………………………………………… 9

Weight Defrost………………………………………………………………… 10

Preset Function..……………………………………………………………… 10

Auto Cook Menu ……………………………………………………………… 10

Child safety lock…………………………………………………...……........... 11

Cleaning and care…………………………………………....................…… 12

Problem solving………………………………………….......................…… 13

Important utensil information……………………………...................…… 13

Non-rewireable mains plug…………………………………....................... 15

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About this microwave oven

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 the 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. This is why the microwave oven has been made so that it will not work when the
door is open.

Before you use your microwave oven
1 Remove all the packaging. Do not re move the small piece of card from the right hand

side of the cavity wall. This is called a wave-guide cover and allows the microwaves to
pass through to cook the food.

2 Check the oven after unpacking for any visual damage such as:

¾ A misaligned door
¾ Damage to the door
¾ Dents or holes in the door window and screen
¾ Dents in the inside

If you can see any damage do not use the oven

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¾ 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.

¾ Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care

must be taken when handling the container.

¾ 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.

¾ 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.

¾ When heating or cooking foods that contain a lot of fat or sugar, do not use plastic

containers.

¾ Always have the glass tray and turntable support in place when using the oven.
¾ 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:

¾ Do not overcook food
¾ Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while you are using it
¾ Remove wire twist-ties from bags before putting the bag in the oven
¾ If materials inside the oven catch fire, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off at the

wall switch, or shut the power off at the fuse or circuit-breaker panel

FOOD SAFETY

¾ Do not cook raw meat or raw shellfish in a microwave, due to the possibility for uneven

heating.

¾ Do not use the microwave oven for home canning or bottling. Improperly canned or

bottle foods may spoil and be dangerous to eat.

¾ Follow cooking instructions on food packagi ng and always check the temperature of food

before serving.

Micro wave o ven install atio n

Warni ng: do not install the oven over a cooker or other heat producing appliance. This will

damage the oven. The oven must be placed away from high temperatures and steam.
¾ This microwave oven weighs approximately 12kg so you must put it on a horizontal surface

that is strong enough to support this weight.

¾ This microwave is designed to be free standing and is not intended to be used ‘built in’ or

in a cabinet.

¾ Do not put anything on the top of the microwave oven.
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Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.

1. Select a level surface that provides
enough space for t he 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. 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 adapt or s ) .

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