Russell Hobbs RHBM2001 User Manual page 37

Problem Potential reason
Burnt on food debris
Sparking
Metal or foil
Pressure build up in
Operated empty or
Heat spots
with no moisture
PROBLEM SOLVING
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
Burnt on food debris in the microwave, on the wave guide
and the behind the wave guide can cause the microwave to
'spark'. This is because burnt on debris can be focused on by
Microwaves must be thoroughly cleaned after every use to
ensure no food is burnt on to any part of the microwave.
No metal or foil should be put inside a microwave as it can
The only metal accessories that should be used inside the
microwave are the ones supplied by the manufacturer.
Food with none porous skins (potatoes for example), must
be pierced to allow steam to escape. As the build up of
food
pressure can cause food to burst and create a 'fire hazard'.
Microwaves cannot be run empty, microwaves need
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,
If microwaves are operated empty or to heat up foreign
Potential solution
microwave cleaned after each use.
the microwaves and spark.
cause 'sparking' which can damage the microwave.
moisture to operate correctly.
warped or start to melt.
objects this will void the warranty.
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