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- Page 1 Compact Built in Digital Microwave User Guide Model Number: RHBM2001 For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Or visit us at http://mda.russellhobbs.com PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Page(s) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE 10-11 PRODUCT INFORMATION UNPACKING THE MICROWAVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION 15-22 TURNTABLE INSTALLATION 23-24 CONTROL PANEL HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE 26-33 COOKING TIPS CLEANING THE MICROWAVE PROBLEM SOLVING 36-39 GUARANTEE & CUSTOMER SERVICES SPARE PARTS CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY 42-43... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • 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. •... - Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • A minimum clearance of 20cm is required between the oven and the side walls and 0cm between the oven and the back wall. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the oven.
- Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • 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.
- Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • To avoid fire, electric shock, or injury, never immerse the microwave, cord, or plug in water or liquid. • Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Only use thermometers approved for use in microwaves.
- Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • 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. • 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.
- Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • When using the grill rack and baking tray, be aware that these will become HOT during cooking as they aren’t heatproof. Please use suitable oven gloves when removing these. •...
- Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • 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.
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Page 10: About Your Microwave
ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE Thank you for purchasing your Russell Hobbs microwave oven. The Russell Hobbs RHBM2001 microwave has a sleek and stylish contemporary design, boasting an attractive mirror finish door. As well as an appealing look, this appliance also boasts impressive functionality, with 800 watts of microwave power providing quick and convenient cooking in your home. - Page 11 ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE How do microwaves work? 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 cause water molecules in food to vibrate.
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Page 12: Product Information
PRODUCT INFORMATION Rated Voltage 230 V~/50Hz Rated Output Power (Microwave) 800W Oven Capacity 20L* *Internal volume is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacity for holding food is less. Produced for G2S Ltd Wigan WN2 4AY... -
Page 13: Unpacking The Microwave
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. This is called a wave- guide cover and allows the microwaves to pass through to cook the food. -
Page 14: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 9 10 Safety interlock latches Screen display Door assembly and window Control panel Glass turntable Turntable coupling Oven cavity 10. Turntable ring Microwave top Wave guide cover (do not remove) -
Page 15: Microwave Oven Installation
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.) •... - Page 16 MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION Important note: This appliance must be correctly installed by a suitably qualified person, strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions Important note: The manufacturer declines any responsibility for injury or damage, to a person or property, as a result of improper use of installation of this appliance.
- Page 17 MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION Product dimensions (including frame kit) Height: 382mm Width: 595mm Depth: 343mm Do not obstruct the ventilation Aperture dimensions from the microwave Height: 362mm Width: 560mm Depth: 340mm Important note: This appliance must be correctly installed by a suitably qualified person, strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Page 18 MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION Aperture and ventilation requirements • The diagram below shows the aperture and ventilation requirements that you require to build the appliance into a housing unit. • Ensure that the rear panel of the furniture housing unit has been removed.
- Page 19 MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION Built in under requirements Important: No other methods of building under the microwave are sanctioned by the manufacturer • The rear wall of the housing unit MUST be removed to allow there to be the correct amount of ventilation •...
- Page 20 MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION Installation components Step 1 Fit ADJUSTMENT SCREW A in to the adjustment screw hole on top of the microwave/UPPER AIR TUNNEL of the oven. ADJUSTMENT SCREW A should not be fully tightened at this stage. ADJUSTMENT SCREW A UPPER AIR TUNNEL TRIM KIT...
- Page 21 MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION Step 2 Place the microwave into the housing unit Important: Do not push the microwave fully into the housing unit, as you still need to be able to access ADJUSTMENT SCREW A at this stage. Adjust the height of ADJUSTMENT SCREW A to keep a 1mm gap between ADJUSTMENT SCREW A and the underneath of the top surface of the housing unit.
- Page 22 MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION Step 3 Open the door and fit the oven to the housing unit with SCREW B at the INSTALLATION HOLE of TRIM KIT. SCREW B INSTALLATION HOLE Step 4 Fit the TRIM-KIT PLASTIC COVER over the INSTALLATION HOLE. TRIM –KIT PLASTIC COVER INSTALLATION HOLE...
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Page 23: Turntable Installation
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. •... - Page 24 TURNTABLE INSTALLATION The glass tray, turntable ring, and turntable coupling 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. •...
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Page 25: Control Panel
CONTROL PANEL SCREEN DISPLAY Cooking time, power, action indicators, and clock time are displayed. WEIGHT DEFROST Press this button to select weight for defrosting. CLOCK/PRE-SET Press this button to set the clock and use the preset function. TIME DEFROST Press this button to select time for defrosting. -
Page 26: How To Use The Microwave
HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Setting the clock (24 hour) For example, if you want to set the time to 08:30 (am:) 1. Press the ‘CLOCK/PRE-SET’ button once to choose hours or minutes for alteration. The hour figures will flash. 2. - Page 27 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE • When pressed once and turn the dial, the screen display will show ‘P50’ (50% power) • When pressed once and turn the dial, the screen display will show ‘P30’ (30% power) • When pressed once and turn the dial, the screen display will show ‘P10’...
- Page 28 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Defrost function Ensure food is thoroughly defrosted before starting the cooking process. The microwave generally penetrates 4cm into most foods. For even defrosting results, ensure you turn the food over during the cycle. Defrosting generally takes longer than the cooking time of food. Defrosted food should be consumed as soon as possible, do not put it back in the fridge or freeze again.
- Page 29 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Multi-Stage Cooking A maximum of three different stages. To set a maximum of three different stages. For instance, to defrost an item and the follow it with the cooking cycle. Note: The buzzer will ring once after each stage and then the next stage will proceed.
- Page 30 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Pre-set time to start functions Set the clock first. (Consult the instructions for setting the clock) Input the cooking program. It’s possible to input a maximum of 3 cooking stages. Defrost function should be set as the first stage. The auto menu can be set for a single stage only.
- Page 31 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Auto cooking function As a digital microwave, the appliance features a default cooking menu, automatically calculating the cooking time based on the type of food and weight. 1. Press the AUTO MENU button and "A-1" will display on the screen. Turn the “TIMER/POWER/WEIGHT”...
- Page 32 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Checking Functions During the cooking cycle, press the “POWER" button and the current power will be displayed for 2-3 seconds. In pre-set state, press the "CLOCK/PRE-SET “ button to check the time when the cooking will start. The pre-set time will flash for 2-3 seconds, then the oven will turn back to the clock display.
- Page 33 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Utensil information • 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.
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Page 34: Cooking Tips
COOKING TIPS Defrosting tips Microwaves penetrate around 4cm into most food. To maximize defrosting effectiveness follow the below guidelines: 1. For thick foods, turn regularly during operation in order to defrost evenly. 2. If food weighs over 500g, it is advised to turn at least 2 times. 3. -
Page 35: Cleaning The Microwave
CLEANING THE MICROWAVE • 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. -
Page 36: Problem Solving
PROBLEM SOLVING WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, always unplug the microwave before performing maintenance or trouble shooting checks. The microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment. If this happens, you can stop the interference by moving the radio, TV or equipment as far away from your microwave oven as possible. - Page 37 PROBLEM SOLVING Problem Potential reason Potential solution 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 wave guide Burnt on food debris and the behind the wave guide can cause the microwave to...
- Page 38 PROBLEM SOLVING Problem Potential reason Potential solution 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.
- Page 39 PROBLEM SOLVING Problem Potential reason Potential solution Check that the glass turntable has been placed correctly 1. Glass turntable on the turntable and is not stopping the door from fitted incorrectly shutting correctly. Door not shutting/ If the microwave is within its warranty period, please locking 2.
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Page 40: Guarantee & Customer Services
GUARANTEE & CUSTOMER SERVICES At Russell Hobbs, we take all our customer feedback seriously. Feel free to contact our Customer Service Team on 0345 209 7461 who will be more than happy to assist you. This product is guaranteed for 24 months from the date of the original purchase. -
Page 41: Spare Parts
SPARE PARTS To check the availability of the following spare parts, simply contact our friendly Customer Services team using the details provided at the bottom of this page. Turntable coupling Turntable ring Glass turntable... -
Page 42: Connection To The Mains Supply
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 moulded 13A plug complying with BS1363. - Page 43 CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY 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: •...
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Page 44: Disposal
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call: 0345 209 7461 Or visit us at http://mda.russellhobbs.com Revision 8 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.