Russell Hobbs RHM3202CG User Manual

Model Number(s): RHM3202CG

32 Litre Digital Combination

Microwave User Guide

For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461

Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am – 6pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm

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At the heart of your home

CONTENTS

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Page(s)

Safety instructions 3 – 4
Heating food 5 – 6
Cleaning your microwave 7
About your microwave 8 - 9

Product Information 10

Unpacking your microwave 11
Product overview 12 - 13
Microwave Installation 14 - 15
Turntable Installation 16 – 17

Understanding the screen display 18

Control Panel 19
Using your microwave oven 20 – 47

Clock setting 20 – 21
Kitchen Timer setting 22

Microwave cooking 23 – 24

Quick cook setting 25
Grill cooking 26 – 27
Combination cooking 28 – 31

Convection cooking (with preheating function & without
preheating function)

32 – 36

Defrost by weight and time 37 – 39
Multistage cooking 40 – 42
Auto menu 43 – 45
Child lock, Checking Functions & General Information 46 – 47

Connection to the mains supply 48 – 49

Problem solving 50 – 53
Guarantee and Customer Services 54
Spare Parts 55

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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.

WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts may
become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements.

WARNING: Do not leave the microwave oven unattended
while you are using it.

WARNING: Do not use the microwave when it is empty.
This could damage the oven.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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.

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 & 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.

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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 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

• When heating food in 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 the appliance
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 food directly on the glass tray. Put food on a

suitable plate or in a bowl before putting it in the oven.

• When using the grill rack and baking tray, be aware that these

will become HOT during cooking as they aren’t heatproof. Please

use a suitable oven gloves when removing these.

• 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 & utensils that are approved for use in a

microwave oven.

• Do not use the 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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.

• On the right hand 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.

• 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 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.

• Regularly remove the glass 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 adversely affect the life of the appliance
that may result in a hazardous condition.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE

Thank you for purchasing your Russell Hobbs 32

Litre Combination Microwave

This stylish large capacity 32 litre Russell Hobbs Stainless Steel. It
combines microwave cooking with grill power and convection
oven enabling you to cook a variety of dishes with just one
appliance.

Cooking meals for family and friends or reheating large plates of

food becomes simple and easy with 1000 watts of microwave

power and 10 auto cook menus. The true fan assisted oven acts
exactly the same as a conventional oven which gives you the
option of an extra cooking facility, for large dinner parties and
family gatherings.

The combination aspect enables you to combine microwave
energy, a grill, and convection heating (fan assisted) so you can
heat, roast, crisp and brown. Ideal for cooking lasagnes, pizzas,
baked potatoes and cottage pies.

This microwave has a 31.5cm wide removable glass turntable and
a stainless steel interior for easy cleaning. It also has weight and
time defrost settings a child safety lock and a simple, functional
control panel, including clock and digital timer. It comes complete
with a grill rack and baking tray, giving everything you need to use
every function of this combination microwave.

The Russell Hobbs 32 litre microwave, beautifully designed for
fuss-free family cooking.

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ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE

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).

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.

The convection cooking mode allows you to cook food using the unit
as a traditional oven, and the microwave function is not used.

It is recommended that you preheat the oven to the appropriate
temperature before placing the food in the oven.

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.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Rated Voltage 230V – 240V ~ 50Hz
Rated Input Power (Microwave) 1550W
Rated Output Power (Microwave) 1000W
Rated Power (Grill) 1100W

Rated Power (Convection) 2100W
Oven Capacity 32L

Turntable Diameter 315 mm
External Dimensions (HxWxD) 314mm x 519mm x 533mm

Net Weight; Approx 18.5kg
Number of Power Levels 5

Number of Auto cook menus 10
Display Type LED Display
Safety Features Child/Door Lock

Accessories Included

Turntable coupling, turntable
roller ring, glass turntable,
round grill rack and baking
tray with handle

Produced for:

G2S Limited
Wigan

WN2 4EZ

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UNPACKING THE MICROWAVE

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. (Please see the below
image). This is called a wave-guide cover and allows the microwaves
to pass through to cook the food and stop debris from entering the
mechanical parts.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU KEEP THIS COVER CLEAN AT ALL TIMES BY
WIPING WITH A DAMP CLOTH. DO NOT 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 Product

Care at www.productcareuk.com or call 0345 209 7461

This microwave oven weighs approximately 20kg 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

For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461

Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am – 6pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm or visit us at

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Inside the oven cavity

Waveguide Cover Door Safety Interlock Latches

Turntable coupling

Turntable Ring

Glass Turntable

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461

Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am – 6pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm or visit us at

www.productcareuk.com

Grill rack & Baking Tray to be used for grilling & convection cooking only.

CAUTION: GRILL RACK AND BAKING TRAY WILL BE HOT AFTER COOKING.

PLEASE WEAR OVEN GLOVES

Control Panel including door release button. (Explanation on how to
use this will be on page 19)

Round Baking Tray with Handle Grill Rack

Control Panel

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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 the oven 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 the microwave

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.

A minimum clearance of 20 cm is required between the oven and

alls. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the

oven.

the two side w

The rear surface of appliance should be placed against a wall.

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30cm

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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 turn table, follow the steps below in number

order.

STEP 1) The turntable shaft should slot into the centre of the

microwave

STEP 2) T he turntable ring slot into the indents in the middle

STEP 3) The glass tray should align with the turntable shaft

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TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

The glass tray,turntable ring, and turntable shaft 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 the spares helpline number detailed

on page 57

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UNDERSTANDING THE SCREEN DISPLAY

Indicates microwave cooking is taking place.

Indicates that convection cooking is taking place.

Indicates that grilling is taking place.

Indicates that defrosting is taking place.

Indicates that the safety lock is engaged.

Indicates that the auto menu function has been selected.

Indicates that grams are shown on the LED display.

Indicates that the temperature (in centigrade) is shown on the

LED display.

Scrolling bar that indicates the progress of pre-heating.

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CONTROL PANEL

MENU ACTION SCREEN Cooking time, power, action indicators,

and clock time are displayed. (See page 18)

MICRO/GRILL/COMBI./CONVE. Press this button to use the
microwave, grill, combination and convection functions.

For microwave please see pages 23-24

For grill please see pages 26-27

For combination please see pages 28-31

For convection please see pages 32-36

WEIGHT/TIME/DEFROST Press this button for the defrost
function. (See Pages 37 - 39)

CLOCK/TIMER Press this button to set the clock. (See Pages 20 - 22)

STOP/CLEAR Press the Stop/Clear button to stop the

microwave and press a second time to return the time back to zero.

START/+30 SEC/CONFIRM Press this button to start the cooking

process.

TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU This rotational dial is used for a
number of functions. Turn the dial to access the auto menu. (See
Pages 43- 45)

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CLOCK SETTING

When the microwave oven is first turned on, the display will show
"0:00", and the buzzer will sound once.

1) Press the “CLOCK/TIMER” to choose hours or minutes. The hour
figures will flash. The time can now be altered and set. When altering the
hours the ‘’0’’ on the left hand side will flash. This means you can now
turn the dial to set the hours

2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to adjust the hour figures, the
input time should be within 0 - 23(this is a 24-hour clock).

3) Press “CLOCK/TIMER” button again and the minute figures will flash.

4) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to adjust the minute figures,
the input time should be within 0 - 59.

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CLOCK SETTING CONTINUED…

1)Press “CLOCK/TIMER” to finish the clock setting procedure. The ":" will

then flash.

2)The clock is now set. If the clock needs altering again, please repeat the
previous steps.

Note:

1) If the clock is not set, it will not function when powered.

2) During the process of clock setting, if you press " STOP/CLEAR ",
the oven will return to the previous setting.

Important note:

To remove any residue from the oven that may have been left from the

manufacturing process, you should place a cup that is half filled with

water in the microwave.

Set the microwave on its highest power level for 2 minutes, the cup and

water will be hot so care must be taken when removing it from the oven

Afterwards.

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KITCHEN TIMER (TIMER ONLY NO MICROWAVE FUNCTION)

1)Press “CLOCK/ TIMER” twice, and the display will show
“00:00”.

2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to enter the
desired time. (The maximum time is 95 minutes.)

3)Press the “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM” button to confirm

the setting.

4)When the time is reached, the buzzer will sound 5 times

to indicate the time is complete.

Note: The Kitchen Timer is for use alongside other kitchen

appliances. It is an additional function to the cooking.

X 2

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MICROWAVE COOKING

1) Press the “MICRO./GRILL/COMBI./CONVE.” button once, and

“P100” will display and flash.

2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to select the desired
microwave power. "P100", "P80","P50", "P30","P10" will be
displayed OR Press the “MICRO./GRILL/COMBI./CONVE.”
button to scroll through the power levels.

3) Press the “START/+30SEC/CONFIRM“ button to confirm.

4) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to adjust the cooking
time.(The time setting should be between 5 seconds and 95
minutes)

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MICROWAVE COOKING CONTINUED…

5) Press "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" button to start the cooking process.

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If you have set the incorrect power level or time, press the “STOP/CLEAR”
button and the display will return to showing the time of day, or to stop the
cooking process at anytime press the “STOP/CLEAR button.

The table below shows which power function is equivalent to cooking
power and the wattage.

Press power

button

Cooking

Power

Equivalent

power rating

P100 100% 0 W100

P80 80% W800

P50 50% W500

P30 30% 300W
P10 10%

W100

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QUICK START COOKING

1) Press the "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" button to cook with 100%
power level for 30 seconds. Pressing this button repeatedly will
increase the cooking time by 30 seconds to a maximum of 95 minutes.

Note: During Microwave, Grill, Convection and Combination cooking,

the cooking time can increase by 30 seconds by pressing the
“START/+30SEC/CONFIRM” button.

This function cannot work under defrost, multi-stage and auto

menu cooking.

TIMED QUICK START COOKING

1) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial anti clockwise to adjust the
cooking time. (The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.). Reduce the
cooking time by rotating further anti clockwise.

2) Press the "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" button to start the cooking
process on 100% power level.

GRILL COOKING

Please note: This function is only recommended for browning food

as it is not as powerful as a household grill. The grill element should

be preheated to ensure optimum operation and cooking. The

recommended preheat time is 10-15 minutes

For best grilling results, you must use the C-3 method (combination

function) (See pages 28 – 31)

1) Press the “MICRO./GRILL/COMBI./CONVE.” button repeatedly or
press the “MICRO./GRILL/COMBI./CONVE.” button once and turn
the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial until “G-1” is displayed.

2) Press the “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to confirm.

3) Turn “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to adjust the cooking time.

(The time setting should be from 0:05- 95:00). To preheat the grill
you must run the product in the grill function for 10 – 15 minutes
prior to food being put into the appliance

4) Press “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to start the cooking

process.

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GRILL COOKING CONTINUED..

If you have set the incorrect time, press the “STOP/CLEAR” button and
the display will return to showing the time of day, or to stop the
cooking process at anytime press the “STOP/CLEAR” button.

Half way through the grill time, the unit will sound twice to tell you to
turn the food over. In order to achieve more even grilling , you should
turn the food over, close the door, and then press “START/+30
SEC./CONFIRM“ to continue cooking. If the door is not opened and the
food is not turned, the oven will continue grilling.

At the end of the cooking time, your microwave will beep and the
display will return to showing the time of day.

Important note:

The inside of the microwave and the food that you have been cooking

may be extremely hot, so care should be taken when removing items

from the microwave. We would recommend that you use an oven
glove.

After the food has been removed from microwave, you should ensure
that the door is closed.

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COMBINATION COOKING (MICROWAVE + GRILL + OVEN)

Combination cooking enables you to combine microwave energy, a

grill and convection heating (fanned hot air) so you can heat, roast,

crisp and brown.

Which function shall I use?

The C-1 Method: Microwave & Convection.
This is for when you would heat food quickly in the microwave, but
give an oven/baked finish. For example, heating lasagne: the lasagne
is cooked fast in the microwave, but partially cooked in convection
mode.

The C-2 Method: Microwave & Grill.
This is for when you would cook food quickly using the microwave
function, but want a crisp grilled result. For example, a jacket potato:
the potato is cooked using the microwave but grilled for a crisp skin,
giving an oven result.

The C-3 Method: Grill & Convection.
You would use this method as you would use your household oven to

cook food, but also give a grilled finish. For example, Pizza: the

convection mode creates a crisp pizza, and grills cheese for a better
result.

The C-4 Method: Microwave, Grill & Convection.
This is for when you would heat food quickly in the microwave, but
give an oven/baked finish. For example, cottage pie: the cottage pie
is cooked fast in the microwave, but partially cooked in convection
mode and grilled.

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COMBINATION COOKING (MICROWAVE + GRILL + OVEN)

Combination function/program table

Please note the wattage, temperatures and duration of the functions

cannot be adjusted, as these are pre-set into the appliance. If you wish

to set the wattage, temperature and duration of the microwave, grill

and convection functions in combination, then please use the

multistage cooking function that is detailed on page 40.

Microwave Grill Convection

C-1

x x

1000W 165

℃

Duration:

14 seconds

Duration:

15 seconds

C-2

x x

1000W 165

℃

Duration:

14 seconds

Duration:

seconds

C-3

x x

200

℃

200

℃

Duration:

29 seconds

Duration:

29 seconds

C-4

x x x

1000W 200

℃

200

℃

Duration:

8 seconds

Duration:

21 seconds

Duration:

21 seconds

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COMBINATION COOKING (MICROWAVE + GRILL + OVEN)

1) Press the “MICRO./GRILL/COMBI./CONVE.” button once, and “P100”
will display.

2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial or press the

“MICRO./GRILL/COMBI./CONVE.” button repeatedly to select the

preferred combination cooking method. Stop pressing or turning
when “C-1”,”C-2”,”C-3” and “C-4” appear on the display.

3) Once the preferred cooking setting is on display, Press the

“START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to confirm.

4) Turn “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to adjust the cooking time.

(The time setting should be 0:05- 95:00).

COMBINATION COOKING (MICROWAVE + GRILL + OVEN)

5) Press “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ to start the cooking process.

If you have set the incorrect time, press the “STOP/CLEAR” button and
the display will return to showing the time of day, or to stop the
cooking process at anytime press the “STOP/CLEAR button.

Important note:

The inside of the microwave and the food that you have been
cooking may be extremely hot. So care should be taken when

removing items from the microwave. We would recommend that

you use an oven glove.
After the food has been removed from microwave, you should

ensure that the door is closed

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CONVECTION COOKING (WITH PREHEATING FUNCTION)

It is recommended that you use this feature to preheat the oven to the

appropriate temperature before placing the food in the oven.

Convection cooking (fanned hot air) is used just as you would use your
household oven and provides oven results.

1) Press the “MICRO./GRILL/COMBI./CONVE.” button repeatedly or
press the “MICRO./GRILL/COMBI./CONVE.” button once and turn the
“TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial until the cooking temperature flashes up
on the display.

2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to select the desired
temperature.

Note: the temperature can be chosen from 150 degrees to 240
degrees, in 10 degree intervals.

3) Press the “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to confirm once the
required temperature is displayed.

CONVECTION COOKING (WITH PREHEATING FUNCTION)

4) Press the “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM“ button again to start the
preheating. When the preheating temperature is reached, the buzzer
will sound twice to remind you to place the food in the oven. The
preheated temperature will display and flash. Open the door and place
the food in the microwave oven, then close the door.

5) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to adjust the cooking time.
(The time setting should be 0:05- 95:00).

6) Press the “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to start cooking with

the required time.

Note:
The cooking time cannot be put in until the preheating temperature

is achieved. Once the temperature is reached the door must be

opened to input the cooking time. If the time is not put in within 5
minutes of reaching the temperature, the oven will stop preheating.
The buzzer will sound five times and turn back to standby.

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CONVECTION COOKING (WITHOUT PREHEATING FUNCTION)

1)Press the “MICRO./GRILL/COMBI./CONVE.” button
repeatedly or press the “MICRO./GRILL/COMBI./CONVE.”
button once and turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial until
the cooking temperature flashes up on the display.

2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to select the desired

temperature. Note: the temperature can be chosen from 150 degrees
to 240 degrees, in 10 degree intervals.

3) Press the “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to confirm the
chosen temperature.

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CONVECTION COOKING (WITHOUT PREHEATING FUNCTION)

4) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to adjust the cooking time.
(The time setting should be 0:05- 95:00).

5) Press the " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" button to start cooking.

CONVECTION COOKING (WITH & WITHOUT PREHEATING

FUNCTION)

If you have set the incorrect time, press the “STOP/CLEAR” button
and the display will return to showing the time of day, or to stop the
cooking process at any time press the “STOP/CLEAR button.

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CONVECTION COOKING (WITHOUT PREHEATING FUNCTION)

Note:
The difference between this function and the preheating function
is that in this function, items can start to cook straight away,
whereas in the preheating function, you have to allow the oven to
reach the required temperature before setting the time.

Please be aware, it will take some time for the microwave to reach

the chosen temperature as with all cooking appliances, so please
add a few extra minutes onto the cooking time.

Important note:
If you wish to change the temperature during the cooking process, the

“STOP/CLEAR” button must be pressed twice to exit the current convection

cooking process. Then the convection process can be started again and the
new required temperature and time entered.

The inside of the microwave and the food that you have been cooking may
be extremely hot, so care should be taken when removing items from the
microwave. We would recommend that you use an oven glove.

After the food has been removed from microwave, you should ensure that
the door is closed.

Interrupting a cooking cycle

1. If you wish to temporarily interrupt a cooking cycle when it is in
progress (for example to stir what you are heating), you should
press the door button.

2. The door of the microwave will open and it will stop heating

immediately.

3. To restart the cooking cycle, close the microwave door and then
press the " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" button .

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DEFROSTING BY WEIGHT

1) Press the “WEIGHT/TIME DEFROST” button once. The oven will
display “d-1”.

2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to select the weight of the
food. At the same time “g” will illuminate in red. The weight should

be set between 100-2000g.

It is advised that you read food labelling for the weight of the
food, and convert the weight of the food to grams ONLY.
(1000g = 1kg)
E.g. A fish weighs 1.5kg, that would mean it weighs 1500g.

3) Press the “START/+30SEC/CONFIRM” button to start defrosting.

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DEFROSTING BY TIME

1) Press " WEIGHT/TIME DEFROST " button twice and the oven will

display "d-2".

2) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to select the cooking

time. The maximum setting time is 90 minutes.

3) Press " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM“ button to start the defrosting
process.

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DEFROSTING BY WEIGHT & TIME

If you have set the incorrect time, press the “STOP/CLEAR” button
and the display will return to showing the time of day, or to stop the
cooking process at any time press the “STOP/CLEAR button.

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MULTI-STAGE COOKING

This function allows two stages to be set. If one of the stages is for
defrosting then it is recommended to set this to come on first. The
buzzer will sound once after each stage and then the next stage will
automatically start.

Note: The Auto Menu or the pre heating functions cannot be set as
one of the multi-stage cooking.

Example: if you want to defrost the food for 5 minutes, then to cook

with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes. The steps are as follows:

1)Press "WEIGHT/TIME DEFROST " twice, the screen will display

"d-2";

2)Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to adjust the defrost time

to 5 minutes;

3) Press the “MICRO./GRILL/COMBI./CONVE.” button once;

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MULTI-STAGE COOKING

4) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to choose 80% microwave

power until "P80" displays (see earlier instructions for power levels);

5) Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to confirm;

6) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to adjust the cooking time
of 7 minutes;

7) Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to start cooking.

MULTI-STAGE COOKING

If you have set the incorrect time, press the “STOP/CLEAR” button
and the display will return to showing the time of day, or to stop the
cooking process at any time press the “STOP/CLEAR button

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AUTO MENU

1) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial clockwise to choose the

required auto cook menu, and "A1","A2","A3"...."A10" will be

displayed.

PLEASE SEE THE AUTO COOK MENU TABLE ON THE NEXT PAGE TO FIND

YOUR REQUIRED FUNCTION.

2) Press the "START/ +30 SEC./CONFIRM" button to confirm the

menu you need.

3) Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO” dial to choose the weight of the
food or the number potatoes or beverages

4) Press "START/ +30 SEC./CONFIRM" to start the cooking process.

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D

ispla

y

Weight (g) Power

Used

A

1 Reheat 150 150 100%

250 250
350 350
450 450
600 600

A

2 Potato 1 1 (230g) 100%

2 2 (460g)
3 3 (690g)

A

3 Meat 150 150 100%

300 300

450 450
600 600

A

5 Fish 150 150

80%

250 250
350 350
450 450
650 650

80%

A

asta6 P 50 50 (add 450ml of water)

100%

100 100 (add 800ml of water)
150

150

(add 1200ml of water)

475

475

200 200

A

ke8 Ca

300 300

Preheat t

o

160 degr

ees

A

10 Chicken 500 500 C-4

750 750
1000 1000
1200 1200

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Auto Cook Menu Cooking Guide

A egetable

150 150

100%

350 350
500 500

4 V

A7

400 400

400 400

Soup

A9 Pizza

200

600

200

600

C-4

AUTO MENU

If you have set the auto menu, press the “STOP/CLEAR” button and
the display will return to showing the time of day, or to stop the
cooking process at any time press the “STOP/CLEAR button

Note:
When you choose A8 cake, please do not put the cake mix in to the

oven immediately. The oven needs to be preheated to 160 degree
first. After several minutes, the buzzer sounds twice to remind you
to put the cake into the oven. After putting the cake in the oven,

please press start again. The timer will count down, and the cake

should be cooked (it is recommended to check the cake is fully
cooked before eating).

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CHILD LOCK

LOCK ON: In standby state, press "STOP/CLEAR" button for 3 seconds, there

will be a long "beep" as the lock activates a red button will illuminate in the
display.

LOCK OFF: In locked state, press "STOP/CLEAR" button for 3 seconds, there will be a
long "beep“ denoting that the lock is released, the lock symbol will disappear from
the display.

CHECKING FUNCTIONS

CHECKING THE TIME DURING COOKING

Press "CLOCK/TIMER" to check the current time. It will be displayed for 2-3 seconds.

CHECKING THE POWER LEVEL DURING COOKING

Press “MICRO./GRILL/COMBI./CONVE.” button,the current power level will
be displayed for 2-3 seconds.

RESTART COOKING

The "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" button must be pressed again to continue
cooking if the door is opened during a cooking cycle or the “STOP/CLEAR”

button has been pressed.

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CHECKING FUNCTIONS CONTINUED..

COOKING CONFIRMATION

Once the cooking program has been set, if the
"START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" button is not pressed in 5 minutes.
The current time will display and the setting will be cancelled.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The buzzer will sound once when turning the knob at the
beginning;

• The "START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" button must be pressed again to
continue cooking if the door is opened during a cooking cycle.

• Once the cooking program has been set, if the
"START/+30SEC/CONFIRM" button is not pressed within 5
minute the current time will display and the setting will be
cancelled.

• The buttons will beep if they are pressed correctly, if not pressed

correctly they will not beep.

• The buzzer will sound five times to remind you when cooking is
finished.

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CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY

WARNING- THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

This appliance is designed to operate from a mains supply of

230-240V~ 50Hz.

Check that the voltage marked on the product corresponds

with your supply voltage.

This product is fitted with a 13A plug complying with BS1363.

If this plug is unsuitable or needs to be replaced, please see page __

Important: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in

accordance with the following code:

GREEN/YELLOW – EARTH

BLUE - NEUTRAL

BROWN – LIVE

For UK use only – PLUG

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The GREEN/YELLOW wire is the EARTH and must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the
earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.
The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to
the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The BROWN wire is the LIVE wire and must be connected to
the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Always ensure that the plug cord grip is fastened correctly.
If a 13A (BS1363) fused plug is used it must be fitted with a
13amp fuse conforming to BS1362 and be BSI or ASTA
approved.

If the fuse cover is lost the plus must not be used until a
replacement is obtained from an electrical supplier.

If you need to remove the plug, cut it from the mains lead and
dispose of it. NEVER attempt to re-use this plug or insert it into
a socket outlet, as there is a very great risk of electrical shock.

CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY

DANGER

Electric

Shock Risk

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PROBLEM SOLVING

The microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV
or similar equipment. If this happens, you can get rid of the

interference by moving the radio, TV or equipment as far away from

your microwave oven as possible.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, always
unplug the microwave before performing maintenance or
trouble shooting checks.

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Problem Potential Reason Potential solution

If the

microwave

doesn’t work

1. Clock is not set

Check that the clock has been set

2. Microwave is not
plugged in

Make sure the plug is plugged in securely in to the
mains and the plug is switched on. If it is not, remove
the plug from the socket, wait 10 seconds and plug it
in again securely.

3. Plug is not working

The plug socket that the microwave is plugged into
may have become faulty. Plug the microwave into
another known good plug socket, ensure that the
socket is turned on and check if the microwave now
works.

4. The plug has a blown

fuse or the mains circuit

has a blown

fuse/tripped fuse

Check the plug for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped
main circuit breaker. If these seem to be working
properly, test the socket with another appliance.

5. Microwave has
developed a fault

Contact customer services to talk through the
problem to see if any solution for the fault can be
found. If not and the product is in its warranty period
then the microwave should be returned to the
retailer it was purchased from for a replacement or
refund.

If the

microwave

power will not

work

1. Clock is not set

Check to see whether the timer is set.

2. Door is not closed

Make sure the door is securely closed. Otherwise,
the microwave will not engage or

operate.

Cooking time is

prolonged

Grill and/or the

Convection Oven are

not being pre-heated

Like with conventional ovens, the grills and oven
functions of microwaves have to be pre

-heated for

the optimum results to be achieved.

Please refer to the grilling and convection oven
sections of the instruction manual for the direction
to achieve the optimum cooking

results.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Problem Potential Reason

Potential solution

Sparking

Burnt on food debris

Spillages or splashes can burn and catch fire, all food
that is put into the microwave should be appropriately
covered. All spillages or splashes must be cleaned, and
all areas of microwave cleaned after each

use.

Burnt on food debris in the microwave, on the
waveguide and the behind the waveguide can cause the
microwave to 'spark'. This is because burnt on debris
can be focused on by the microwaves and spark.

Microwaves must be thoroughly cleaned after every
use to ensure no food is burnt on to any part of the
microwave.

If the microwave does 'spark' the waveguide must be
disposed, the microwave

must be cleaned thoroughly
and then contact customer services for a replacement
waveguide.

The replacement waveguide should be fitted and the
microwave should operate normally. However, if the
microwave 'sparks' again on first use (after the
waveguide has been replaced and the microwave
cleaned,

please contact the customer services for

further

advice.

Metal or foil
No metal or foil should be put inside a microwave as it
can cause 'sparking' which can damage the microwave.

The only metal accessories that should be used inside
the microwave are the ones supplied by the
manufacturer

Pressure build up in food

Food with none porous skins (potatoes for example),
must be pierced to allow steam to escape. As the build
up of pressure can cause food to burst and create a 'fire

hazard‘.

Heat spots

Operated empty or with no

moisture

Microwaves cannot be run empty, microwaves need
moisture to operate correctly.

If microwaves are operated empty or are used to heat
up plates (this

is not permitted), the microwaves can
focus on a single point inside the microwave. This can
cause a heat spot, which can cause the area to become
deformed, warped or start to melt.

If microwaves are operated empty or to heat up foreign
objects this will void the

warranty.

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PROBLEM SOLVING

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Problem Potential Reason

Potential solution

Condensation or

excess water

1. Food that is being
cooked

By the very nature of how a microwave works, it ‘excites’

the water molecules in the food it is heating, causing them
to move about and generate heat from within the food.
Often when the food heats up it reaches the point where
steam is released. Dependant on the food type being
heated (and its water content level), the length of time
being heated for –and so the amount of steam generated
– it is inevitable that some of the steam will condense and

form back into water droplets within the microwave cavity.

This can usually be found on the inner walls or most
commonly on the back of the glass door. If not cleaned up,

these droplets can start to form small ‘pools’ of water.

2. Cooling vents covered

Cooling vents allow the heat and steam to escape from the
microwave. These cannot be covered as it can cause
excessive water to settle inside the microwave or the
microwave to overheat.

The

installation instructions

in the instruction manual must

be followed or the warranty will be void.

Paint

damage/peeling

Maintenance

If the microwave is within

its warranty period, please

contact customer services for further advice or take the
microwave back to the retailer it was

purchased

from for a

refund or replacement

Light not

working

Bulb not working

Due to the construction of microwaves and certain
'dangerous' components inside. The light bulb can only be
changed by a qualified service engineer

.

If the microwave is within

its warranty period, please
contact customer services for further advice or take the
microwave back to the retailer it was

purchased

from for a

refund or replacement

Not heating Magnetron not working

The component that produces the microwaves is called a
magnetron, if food is not being heated or is

'luke' warm

then it is likely this component has developed a fault.

If the microwave is within

its warranty period, please
contact customer services for further advice or take the
microwave back to the retailer it was

purchased

from for a

refund or replacement

PROBLEM SOLVING

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Problem Potential Reason

Potential solution

Over heating Cooling vents covered

Cooling vents allow the heat and steam to escape from
the microwave. These cannot be covered as it can
cause excessive water to settle inside the microwave
or the microwave to overheat.

The

instructions in the instruction manual must be

followed or the warranty will be void.

Too noisy

1. Glass turntable fitted

incorrectly

Check that the glass turntable has been placed
correctly on the turntable correctly and is not hitting
the walls/doors of the microwave during operation

2. Dishes/plate are too

large for the microwave

Check that the dishes/plates are the correct size for
the microwave and that they are not hitting the
walls/door of microwave during operation

Door not

shutting/locking

1. Glass turntable fitted

incorrectly

Check that the glass turntable has been placed

correctly on the turntable

and is stopping the door

from shutting correctly

2. Latches have become

deformed

If the microwave is within

its warranty period, please

contact customer services for further advice or take
the microwave back to the retailer it was

purchased

from for a refund or replacement

Turntable not rotating

1. Turntable coupling not

fitted or tape not

removed

Check that the turntable coupling is fitted

correctly

and

the transportation tape has been removed

2. Turntable roller ring

not fitted or fitted

incorrectly

Check that the roller ring has be placed under the
turntable and that it is position correctly

3. Glass turntable fitted

incorrectly

Check that the glass turntable has been placed
correctly on the turntable correctly

4. Turntable has

developed a fault

If the microwave is within

its warranty period, please

contact customer services for further advice or take
the microwave back to the retailer it was

purchased

from

for a refund or replacement

GUARANTEE & CUSTOMER SERVICES

At Russell Hobbs, we take all our customer feedback seriously.

Feel free to contact our Product Care Team on 0345 209 7461

Monday – Friday: 8am-6pm & Saturday: 9am – 1pm

who will be more than happy to help you.

This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of the
original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or
workmanship, the faulty product must be returned to the place of
purchase.

Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.

The following conditions apply:

• The product must be returned to the retailer with the original
proof of purchase.

• The product must be installed and used in accordance with the
instructions contained in this instruction guide and any other
instructions for use which are supplied.

• It must be used for domestic purposes only and for its intended
use.

• This warranty does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or
consumable parts.

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SPARE PARTS

Glass turntable

Turntable Ring

Wave Guide cover

The following spare parts are available from

www.productcareuk.com or call 0345 209 7461

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Turntable coupling

Grill rack

Baking tray

For Product Care & Spare Parts please call

0345 209 7461

Opening times: Monday - Friday

8am – 6pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm or visit us at

www.productcareuk.com

This symbol is known as the 'Crossed-out wheelie bin Symbol'. When this symbol is

marked on a product/batteries, it means that the product/batteries should not be

disposed of with your general household waste. Only discard

electrical/electronic/battery items in separate collection schemes, which cater for the
recovery and recycling of materials contained within. Your co-operation is vital to make
sure the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment. For your

nearest disposal facility, visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or ask in store for details.

We reserve the right due to possible changes to design to alter the instruction manual

without prior notice.

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