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Russell Hobbs RHBM2503 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Family Built in Digital Microwave User Guide Model Number: RHBM2503 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 15-23 CONTROL PANEL HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE 25-37 COOKING TIPS CLEANING THE MICROWAVE PROBLEM SOLVING 40-43 GUARANTEE & CUSTOMER SERVICES SPARE PARTS CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY 46-47 DISPOSAL...

  • 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: • Use only cookware and utensils that are approved for use in a microwave oven. • When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. •...
  • 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.

  • Page 10: About Your Microwave

    ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE Thank you for purchasing your Russell Hobbs microwave oven. The Russell Hobbs RHBM2503 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 900 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.

  • Page 12: Product Information

    PRODUCT INFORMATION Model number RHBM2503 Rated Voltage 230-240V ~ 50Hz Rated Output Power (Microwave) 850-900W Rated Grill Power 1000-1100W Rated Convection Power 2300-2400W Oven Capacity Glass plate Diameter 31.5cm External Dimensions (H x W x D) 46.0 x 59.5 x 47 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. 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 Installation components SCREW A (multiple) BRACKET SCREW B TRIM KIT PLASTIC COVER Product dimensions (including frame kit) Height: 460mm Width: 595mm This symbol means Depth: 470mm “CAUTION: Hot Surface” Aperture dimensions Height: 450mm Width: 560 - 570mm Depth: 550mm Do not obstruct the ventilation...
  • 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 Prepare the cabinet Step 1 Read the instruction on the BOTTOM CABINET TEMPLATE, put the template on the bottom surface of cabinet. Make marks on the bottom surface of the cabinet according to marks “a” of the template. Remove the BOTTOM CABINET TEMPLATE, and fix the BOTTOM BRACKET with SCREW A (multiple).
  • Page 20 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 21 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. TRIM KIT PLASTIC COVER SCREW B INSTALLATION HOLE Step 4 Fit the TRIM KIT PLASTIC COVER over the INSTALLATION HOLE.

  • Page 22: Turntable Installation

    TURNTABLE INSTALLATION • Before first use, check that any securing tape and all packaging has been removed from the glass turntable and turntable ring assembly. • These parts must never be restricted from rotating. • Never place the glass turntable upside down. •...
  • Page 23 TURNTABLE INSTALLATION The glass turntable, turntable ring, and turntable coupling assembly must always be used during cooking (as shown below). • Do not place the food directly onto the glass turntable, always place on or in suitable microwaveable cookware. Please check that crockery is microwave safe before using. •...

  • Page 24: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL SCREEN DISPLAY Cooking time, power, action indicators, and clock time are displayed. MICROWAVE Press this button to use the microwave function. GRILL/COMBI. Press this button to use the grill and combination cooking. The grill element is located on the top of the cavity.

  • Page 25: How To Use The Microwave

    HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Setting the clock (12 hour or 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 26 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE • When pressed three times the screen display will show ‘P50’ (50% power) • When pressed four times the screen display will show ‘P30’ (30% power) • When pressed five times the screen display will show ‘P10’ (10% power) Press the ‘MICROWAVE’...
  • Page 27 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 28 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Grill Cooking 1.Press the “GRILL/COMBI“ button once and “G-1” is displayed on the screen. Press “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ button to confirm the selection. 2. Turn “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” dial clockwise to select the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05- 95:00.) 3.
  • Page 29 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Combination Cooking (Microwave + Grill + Convection) 1. Press the “GRILL/COMBI” button twice, and “C-1” will display. 2. Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” dial to select the combination preferred cooking method. Stop turning when “C-1”,”C-2”,”C-3” and “C-4” appear on the display or press the “GRILL/COMBI”...
  • Page 30 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 31 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Convection Cooking (without pre-heating function) 1. Press the “CONVECTION” button once, and “130”, the cooking temperature will flash. 2. Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU” dial to select the desired convection function temperature. Note: the temperature can be chosen from 130 degrees to 220 degrees, in 10 degree intervals.
  • Page 32 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Multi-Stage Cooking A maximum of two different stages. To set a maximum of two 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 33 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Pre-set Cooking Set the clock first. (Consult the instructions for setting the clock) Input the cooking program. It’s possible to input a maximum of 2 cooking stages. Do not use the defrost function in the pre-set function. The auto menu can be set for a single stage only.
  • Page 34 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Auto Menu The microwave can automatically calculate the cooking time based on the type of food and weight. 1) Turn the "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU“ dial in a clockwise direction and "A1" will display on the screen. Turn the “TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU”...
  • Page 35 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Menu Power Weight(g) Display 100% Reheat 1 (about 230g) 100% 2 (about 460g) Potato 3 (about 690g) 100% Meat 100% Vegetable Fish 50(with water 450g) 100(with water 800g) Pasta 150(with water 1200g) 100% Soup A8 Cake Preheat at 180 degrees Pizza Chicken...
  • Page 36 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Checking Functions During the cooking cycle, press the ‘MICROWAVE’, ‘GRILL/COMBI.’, or ‘CONVECTION’ button and the current power will be displayed for 3 seconds. In pre-set state, press the " CLOCK/PRE-SET “ button to check the time when the cooking will start.
  • Page 37 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE Interrupting a cooking cycle 1. If you wish to temporarily interrupt a cooking cycle when it is in progress (for example to stir what you are heating), you should press the door button. 2. The door of the microwave will open and it will stop heating immediately.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41 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 42 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 43 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.

  • Page 44: Guarantee & Customer Services

    GUARANTEE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of the original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship, the faulty product must be returned to the place of purchase. Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer. The following conditions apply: •...

  • Page 45: 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 Grill rack Baking tray...

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48: Disposal

    Made by Product Care Trading Limited under license from Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited. Product Care Trading Ltd, Unit 1, Green Bank Business Park, Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4AY, United Kingdom / Product Care (Ireland) Ltd, Unit 3D North Point House, North Point Business Park, New Mallow Road, Cork, T23 AT2P, Ireland.

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