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Russell Hobbs RHMAF2504B User Manual

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Family Combination Microwave
User Guide
Model Number:
RHMAF2504B
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461
Or visit us at mda.russellhobbs.com
PLEASE RETAIN
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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  • Page 1 Family Combination Microwave User Guide Model Number: RHMAF2504B For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Or visit us at mda.russellhobbs.com PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...

  • 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 Glass plate installation 17-18 Control panel How to use the microwave 20-30 Cooking tips Cleaning the microwave Problem solving 33-36 Guarantee & customer services Spare parts Connection to the mains supply 39-40...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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. • 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.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • 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 and may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
  • Page 5 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. • Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • 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.
  • Page 7 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 8 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.
  • Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: • Regularly remove the glass plate to clean it, wash it in warm soapy water or a dishwasher. Regularly clean the glass plate support and oven floor. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent and water, then dry.

  • Page 10: About Your Microwave

    Ideal for cooking lasagnes, pizzas, baked potatoes and cottage pies. For added peace of mind, the RHMAF2504B enables a child lock to be set, meaning cooking cannot be started or interrupted.
  • 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 Model number RHMAF2504B Rated Voltage 230-240V ~ 50Hz Rated Output Power (Microwave) 900W Rated Grill Power 1000W Rated Convection Power 2100W Oven Capacity Glass plate Diameter 28.8cm External Dimensions (H x W x D) 29.0 x 49.5 x 39.6 cm Net Weight;...

  • 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 (Refer to the below image). This is called a wave-guide cover and allows the microwaves to pass through to cook the food.

  • Page 14: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1. Safety interlock latches 2. Microwave window 3. Oven cavity 4. Microwave top 5. Waveguide cover 6. Screen display 7. Control panel – buttons and dial 8. Glass plate 9. Glass plate support Grill racks to be used for grilling & convection cooking only. Airfryer tray to be used for airfry only...

  • 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: Glass Plate Installation

    GLASS PLATE INSTALLATION • Before first use, check that any securing tape and all packaging has been removed from the glass tray and glass plate support. • These parts must never be restricted from rotating. • Never place the glass tray upside down. •...
  • Page 18 GLASS PLATE INSTALLATION The glass tray and glass plate support 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. •...

  • Page 19: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL SCREEN DISPLAY Cooking time, power, action indicators, and clock time are displayed. POWER Press this button to select the microwave power. CONVECTION Press this button to use the convection function, an element at the back of the unit is used for convection cooking.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Microwave

    HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Turn on the power Insert the plug into a suitable 13amp mains socket. Note: Make sure the voltage is the same as on the rating label located on the back of the microwave (do not use extension cables or mains socket adaptors.) The microwave oven will flash and beep.
  • Page 21 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 22 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Convection cooking (With preheating function) The convection cooking allows you to cook food using the unit as a traditional oven; 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.
  • Page 23 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Convection cooking (Without preheating function) The convection cooking allows you to cook food using the unit as a traditional oven; 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.
  • Page 24 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Grill cooking 2 grill racks have been provided for use in the microwave when using the grill function. This can be used on either side for grilling closer to or further away from the element. 1.
  • Page 25 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Quick Start cooking One of the quickest ways to start microwave cooking is by using the “+30SEC.” function. 1. Press the “Start/+30Sec./Confirm” button to cook with 100% power level for 30 seconds. Each press on the same button increases the cooking time by 30 seconds.
  • Page 26 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Multi-stage cooking Two cooking stages can be set in sequence. If one of your required cooking stages is for defrosting, make sure this is programmed to come on first. The buzzer will ring once after each stage and then the next stage will proceed.
  • Page 27 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Child lock function The child lock function is ideal to stop children from altering cooking times if unsupervised. No buttons will function in this mode. To set the lock, in waiting state, press “Stop/Clear” for 3 seconds, there will be a long ‘beep’...
  • Page 28 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Display Weight (g) Power Setting 150g 250g A1 – Auto Reheat 350g 100% 450g 600g 1 (approx. 230g) A2 - Potato 2 (approx. 460g) 100% 3 (approx. 690g) 150g 300g A3 - Meat 100% 450g 600g 150g 350g...
  • Page 29 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Airfry Menu 1. Press the “Airfry” button, ‘’H1’’ will display. 2. Turn the “Time/Weight/Auto Menu” dial to choose the required function, and “H-1” “H-2” “H-3”..”H-9” will be displayed. An Airfry Menu cooking guide is below. 4.
  • Page 30 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 31: 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 32: 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 detergents or abrasives.

  • Page 33: 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 34 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 and the behind the wave guide can cause the microwave to 'spark'.
  • Page 35 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 36 PROBLEM SOLVING Problem Potential reason Potential solution Check that the glass plate has been placed correctly on the 1. Glass plate fitted glass plate and is not stopping the door from shutting incorrectly Door not correctly. shutting/ If the microwave is within its warranty period, please locking 2.

  • Page 37: 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 12 months from the date of the original purchase.

  • Page 38: Spare Parts

    SPARE PARTS To check the availability of the following spare parts, simply contact our friendly Customer Service team on 0345 209 7461. Glass plate Glass plate support Wave Guide cover Airfry tray Lower grill rack Higher grill rack...

  • Page 39: 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 220-240V~ 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, refer to customer services.
  • Page 40 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 41: Notes

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  • Page 44: Disposal Information

    Made by Product Care Trading Limited under license from Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited. Product Care Trading Limited, Wigan, WN2 4AY/ PCT (NI) Ltd, Belfast, BT5 5AD. Russell Hobbs is the registered trademark of Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd. Russell Hobbs Support: call 0345 209 7461 or visit: mda.russellhobbs.com The ‘wheelie bin’...

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