Russell Hobbs RHM2041S User Manual

Russell Hobbs RHM2041S User Manual

20 litre microwave oven

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20 Litre microwave oven
User manual
Model number: RHM2041S
Important safety instructions , please read carefully and keep them for future reference
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call
0845 209 7461
Opening times: Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm

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  • Page 1 20 Litre microwave oven User manual Model number: RHM2041S Important safety instructions , please read carefully and keep them for future reference For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page About this microwave oven........Unpacking your microwave oven......Safety instructions............ Microwave oven installation........Feature diagram............Turn table installation…………………..……………….……… Control panel............Cooking………………………………………......Cleaning and care............ Important utensil information......... Connection to the mains supply......Problem solving.………..........Guarantee………………………………………....... Technical specification………………………………………….. For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times: Monday Friday 9am – 5pm...
  • Page 4: About This Microwave Oven

    About this microwave oven 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 only cause water molecules in food to vibrate.
  • Page 5: Unpacking Your Microwave Oven

    Unpacking your microwave oven 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 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Do not use the oven for any reason other than preparing food, such as for drying clothes, paper or any other non-food items, or for sterilising purposes. ➢ Do not use the oven when it is empty. This could damage the oven. ➢...
  • Page 7 Safety instructions ➢ Heat from the contents of a container may be transmitted to the container itself, so please be careful when removing it from the oven. Please remember that the food or liquid inside will be releasing some steam or will be spitting. Never cover any container fully, always leave a gap for steam to escape.
  • Page 8 Safety instructions ➢ Food containing a mixture of fat and water (for example, stock) should stand for 30 to 60 seconds in the oven after it has been turned off. This is to allow the mixture to settle and to prevent it from bubbling when a spoon is placed in it, or a stock cube is added.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: ➢ Do not overcook food. ➢ Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while you are using it and if using paper or plastic containers check regularly to ensure they do not ignite. ➢...
  • Page 10 Safety instructions Warning: it is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Warning: if the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
  • Page 11: Microwave Oven Installation

    Microwave oven installation ➢ Select a level surface that provides enough space for the outlet vents. ➢ A minimum clearance of 7.5cm is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the oven.
  • Page 12: Feature Diagram

    Feature Diagram Door Safety Lock System Oven Window Turntable Ring Assembly Control Panel Wave Guide Glass Turntable Warning - do not use the oven when empty or for warming plates. Always keep the oven cavity, door assembly and waveguide cover clean For Customer Services &...
  • Page 13: Turn Table Installation

    Turn table installation ➢ Before first use, check that any securing tape has been removed from the glass tray and turntable ring assembly. These parts must never be restricted from rotating. ➢ Never place the glass tray upside down. ➢ Both the glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.
  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Control panel MENU ACTION SCREEN Cooking time, power, action indicators, and clock time are displayed on this screen. NUMBER PAD Numbers to input the time and weights. WEIGHT DEFROST De frost button, this can be used for meat, poultry and seafood. After selecting the food category and the weight the power level and the time are automatically calculated.
  • Page 15 How to use the microwave oven Setting the clock With the oven ready for input, press the CLOCK button. Press the CANCEL button Use the number pad to enter the correct time. The clock is a 12hr version. Press at least three numbers to set the clock.
  • Page 16: Cooking

    How to use the microwave oven Single Stage cooking To cook with microwave power alone, press the TIME button and then input the cooking time using the number keypad. Input the minutes and seconds in succession. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.* If you want to change the power level to something other than 100%, press the POWER button and then use the number pad to enter the power level.
  • Page 17 How to use the microwave oven Dual stage cooking Certain recipes require the food to be cooked at different power levels for different periods of time. Setting the first stage cooking Follow the single stage cooking procedure, but at the end of the programming, do not press the start button.
  • Page 18 How to use the microwave oven Pre-set You can pre-set the oven to start cooking at a later time. For example, if the current time is 2.30pm, you can set the oven to start at 4.30pm and cook for 20 minutes. 1 Press the 'Pre-set' key pad.
  • Page 19 How to use the microwave oven Two stage cooking can also be chosen in the pre-set setting. For example, if the current time is 2.30pm, you can set the oven to start at 4.30pm and cook for 20 minutes on one power level and then for 10 minutes on another power level.
  • Page 20 How to use the microwave oven Express This function has 4 settings for fast heating at 100% high power. For example, if you want to heat food for 15 seconds, press the 'Express' key pad once and then press the 'Start' key pad. If you want to heat food for 30 seconds, press the 'Express' key pad twice and then press the 'Start' key pad.
  • Page 21 How to use the microwave oven Weight defrost You can also defrost food according to the weight. There are 3 settings in this function, meat, poultry and seafood. For example, to defrost 600g of prawns. 1 Press the 'Weight defrost' key pad 3 times, the display will show the weight defrost symbol and 'd3'.
  • Page 22 How to use the microwave oven Program cooking You can program the oven to defrost food using either the jet defrost or weight defrost and then cook the food. To defrost for 25 minutes and cook for 10 minutes. Using the Jet defrost function 1 Press the 'Jet defrost' key pad.
  • Page 23 How to use the microwave oven The food will now defrost for 25 minutes and then cook for 10 minutes, when the program has finished the oven will beep three times and continue to beep every 2 minutes until the door is opened or the 'Cancel' key pad is pressed.
  • Page 24 Child Safety Lock Child safety lock To prevent children using the microwave oven, the safety lock can be set. 1 To set the child lock, Press and hold the 'Cancel' key pad for 3 seconds. This lock symbol will be displayed and the oven will beep. 2 To cancel the child lock, press the 'Cancel' key pad for 3 seconds until the lock symbol disappears.
  • Page 25: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care ➢ 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 26 Cleaning and care ➢ Regularly remove the glass turntable to clean it, and wash it in warm soapy water. ➢ Regularly clean the turntable support and oven floor. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent and water, then dry. You can wash the turntable support in mild soapy water.
  • Page 27: Important Utensil Information

    Important 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 28: 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 230V – 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.
  • Page 29 Connection to the mains supply For UK use only – Plug fitting details (where applicable): 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: The GREEN/YELLOW wire is the EARTH and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.
  • Page 30 Non-rewireable mains plug If your appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable plug fitted to the mains lead you will find that it incorporates a fuse, the value of which is indicated either on the base of the plug or on the fuse carrier. Should the fuse need replacing, you must use an ASTA approved fuse (conforming to BS1362) of the same rating.
  • Page 31: Problem Solving

    Problem solving The microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment. If it does, you can get rid of the interference by moving the radio, TV or equipment as far away from your microwave oven as possible. If the oven doesn’t work - ➢...
  • Page 32: Guarantee

    Guarantee 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 store. The following conditions apply: •...
  • Page 33: Technical Specification

    Specifications Rated Voltage: 230V – 240V ~ 50Hz Rated Output Power(Microwave): 800W Oven Capacity: 20 L Turntable Diameter: 255 mm External Dimensions(LxWxH): 452mmX360mmX262mm Net Weight: Approx. 10.5 kg For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times: Monday Friday 9am – 5pm...
  • Page 36 For Customer Services please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times: Monday - Friday 9am until 5pm 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. Only discard electrical/electronic/battery items in separate collection schemes, which cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained within.

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