Russell Hobbs RHFM2001 User Manual

Russell Hobbs RHFM2001 User Manual

Compact size flatbed digital microwave

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Compact Size Flatbed Digital
Microwave User Guide
Model Number:
RHFM2001 B S
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461
Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am – 8pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm
Or visit us at www.productcare.co.uk
PLEASE RETAIN
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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  • Page 1 Compact Size Flatbed Digital Microwave User Guide Model Number: RHFM2001 B S For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am – 8pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm Or visit us at www.productcare.co.uk...
  • 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 15-16 CONTROL PANEL HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE 18-24 COOKING TIPS CLEANING THE MICROWAVE PROBLEM SOLVING 27-29 GUARANTEE & CUSTOMER SERVICES CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY 31-32 NOTES 33-35...
  • 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 7.5cm is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the oven. • Use only cookware and utensils that are approved for use in a microwave 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: • 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. •...
  • Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • 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.
  • Page 10: About Your Microwave

    Moreover, 5 microwave power levels enable tailoring of your cooking experience. Additional features include a handy digital clock and count-down timer, and for added peace of mind, the RHFM2001 comes with a child safety lock option.
  • 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.
  • Page 12: Product Information

    PRODUCT INFORMATION Rated Voltage 230-240V~/50Hz Rated Input Power 1100-1150W Rated Output Power 650-700W (Microwave) Oven Capacity 19L* *Internal volume is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacity for holding food is less. Produced for: G2S Limited, Wigan WN2 4AY...
  • Page 13: Unpacking The Microwave

    UNPACKING THE MICROWAVE Before you use your microwave oven Remove all packaging and 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 ●...
  • Page 14: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Safety interlock latches Door assembly and window Oven cavity Microwave top Screen display Control panel Flatbed For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am – 8pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm Or visit us at www.productcare.co.uk...
  • 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 The minimum installation height is 85cm. A minimum clearance of 7.5cm is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the oven. WARNING: DO NOT install the oven over a cooker or other heat or steam producing appliance as this will damage the microwave oven.
  • Page 17: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL Screen Display Cooking time, power, action indicators, auto menus and clock time are displayed. POWER DIAL There are 5 power levels including defrost and reheat functions, selected using the power control dial. The lower the power setting, the slower the microwave will heat the food.
  • Page 18: 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:) Turn the upper knob to 'Clock' and the display will show '0:00’. 2. Turn the lower knob until the hour display shows '8:00'. Press the 'Start/+30Sec./Confirm' button to confirm.
  • Page 19 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Microwave cooking Once you have correctly installed the unit, turned on the power and set the clock, you are ready to start cooking. Your microwave has 5 power levels, the lowest at 10%, then 30%, 50%, 80%, up to 100% (or full power.) Most recipes are cooked on full power –...
  • Page 20 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Pausing cooking If you want to pause the cooking to turn over or stir contents, simply open the door, then close again and press the ‘‘Start/+30Sec/Confirm’ ’ button to continue the cycle. If you wish to stop cooking with time left on the display, take out the contents, close the door and press the ‘Stop/Clear’...
  • Page 21 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Defrost by weight To defrost by weight by turning the upper dial to ‘Weight Defrost’, The display will show ‘ dEF 1’. Then turn the lower dial to set the weight. As an example, to defrost 0.4kg of poultry: Turn the upper dial to ‘Weight Defrost’...
  • Page 22 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE You will need to use your discretion regarding food type, temperature and weight as times may vary - below is a guideline for each auto cooking setting. Turn the lower dial to choose the food weight, these are pre-set and listed in the above table.
  • Page 23 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Child lock function The child lock function is ideal to stop children from activating the microwave if unsupervised. No buttons will function in this mode. To set the child lock when in standby, press and hold the ‘Stop/Clear’ button for 3 seconds.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28 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. 1.
  • Page 29 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 30: Guarantee & Customer Services

    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-8pm & Saturday: 9am – 1pm, who will be more than happy to assist you.
  • Page 31: 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 32 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: •...
  • Page 33: Notes

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  • Page 36: Disposal

    For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am – 8pm & Saturday 9am –1pm Or visit us at www.productcare.co.uk Revision 1 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.

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