Russell Hobbs RHM2565BCGS User Manual page 35

Problem Potential reason
1. Burnt on food
Sparking
2. Metal or foil
3. 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 cleaned thoroughly after every use to
ensure no food is burnt on to any part of the microwave.
debris
If the microwave does 'spark' the wave guide must be
disposed, the microwave must be cleaned thoroughly and
then contact customer services for a replacement wave
The replacement wave guide 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 been cleaned,) please
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 buildup of pressure
food
Microwaves cannot be run empty. Microwaves need moisture
If microwaves are operated empty or 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
If microwaves are operated empty or to heat up foreign
Potential solution
microwave cleaned after each use.
the microwaves and spark.
contact customer services for further advice.
cause 'sparking' which can damage the microwave.
can cause food to burst and create a 'fire hazard'.
to operate correctly.
objects, this will void the warranty.
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guide.
melt.