Russell Hobbs RHM1709B User's Manual
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1. Russell Hobbs 17 Litre microwave oven 2 Russell Hobbs User s manual Model number RHM1709B Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference About this microwave oven Safety ASU CUONS sys os saree eeepc resis eset ren eee es dies Feature diagram isissssseshnameutann Control panels ssniauRe es aue cutee Installations a eme ieee rae de easet toes Operatind INs Cons Aer Care and maintenance Probl nriS Mind 555888 tirent Important utensil information Technical specification 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 This vibration produces heat that cooks the food This is why your food will come out of the microwave piping hot when your utensils inside the oven stay much cooler The microwaves do not stay in the air or in the food when you open the microwave oven door The microwave oven will work using an ordinary household electrical socket Inside the microwave oven is the magnetron which turns the electrical energy into microwaves Microwaves cannot go through metal so the inside of the oven is lined with metal The door is lined with a fine metal2. oven Do not cook using a container with a restricted opening such as bottles as they may explode Do not heat baby bottles with the teat left on and remove if replacing the bottle back into the oven Only use thermometers that are approved for microwaves ovens WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This appliance is designed to operate from a mains supply of AC230V 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 please note AN the following Important The wires in the mains lead are Coloured in accordance with the following code pena GREEN YELLOW EARTH Shock Risk BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE 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 The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The BROWN wire is the LIVE wire and must be connected to am the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured RED Always ensure that the plug cord grip is fastened correctly If a 13A
3. BS1363 fused plug is used it must be fitted with a 13amp fuse conforming to BS1362 and be BSI or ASTA approved LIVE BROWN 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 If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained from an electrical supplier If you need to remove the plug cut it from the mains lead and dispose of it Never attempt to re use this plug or insert it into a socket outlet as there is a very great risk of an electric shock SPECIFICATIONS Rated voltage 230V 50Hz Operating frequency 2 450MHz Power output 700W Outside Dimensions 452mm W x 360mm D x 262mm H Oven capacity dimensions 315mm W x 279mm D x 210mm H Oven Capacity 17 Litres Weight Approx 10 5kg Important For expert product advice please phone the Russell Hobbs helpline on 0844 8793277 Monday Thursday 9am until 5pm Friday 9am until 4pm Revision 2 This symbol is known as the Crossed out Wheelie Bin Symbol When this symbol is marked on a product it means that the product should not be disposed of with your general household waste Only discard electrical electronic items in separate
4. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition especially if liquid is left under the turntable could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous condition 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 if the display does not appear or if the display has disappeared gt gt Make sure the oven is plugged in securely If it is not remove the plug from the socket wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely Check the premises for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker If these seem to be working properly test the socket with another appliance If the microwave power will not work gt gt Check to see whether the timer is set Make sure the door is securely closed Otherwise the microwave energy will not flow into the oven Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles gt gt gt 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 This may cause the dishes to crack or burn and will slow down the cooking speed Use only cookware that is approved to be used in a microwave
5. collection schemes which cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained within Your co operation is vital to ensure the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment We reserve the right due to possible changes to design to alter the instruction manual without prior notice
6. cooker or other heat producing appliance This will damage the oven Warning liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers as they are liable to explode Using your microwave oven 1 Put the food to be cooked or defrosted in a suitable microwave safe container cover the food with a suitable cover or with microwave safe clingfilm pierce with a fork Put the container into the microwave oven and close the door Choose the power level you want by turning the Power knob Choose the cooking time in minutes by turning the Timer knob Follow the manufacturers guidelines on the pack The maximum time is 30 minutes if you are choosing a time less than 2 minutes turn the timer past 2 minutes an then return to the correct time As soon as the timer has been set the microwave will start to cook or defrost your food Cooking or defrosting can be interrupted at any time to stir or check the food progress by opening the door The microwave oven will automatically continue with the remaining time when the door is closed After the cooking time has finished a bell will sound and the microwave oven will automatically turn off Allow the food to stand for 30 seconds to one minute and stir before serving Note operating the oven without any food in side it can cause damage to the oven Function Power Low 17 Defrost 40 M Low 48 Med 66 M High 85 High 100 Before
7. en should be supervised to make sure that they do not play with the appliance 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 The door seals are located around the window on the inside of the door These seals are not airtight although no microwaves can be released it is normal for small amounts of air or steam to escape when the oven is in use Door safety lock system Oven window Turntable support Control panel Wave guide cover do not remove Glass turntable NO oO BR WD gt Ai nt ir vents 3 POWER M Low Defrost 3 1 Select a level surface that provides enough space for the outlet vents 2 minimum clearance of 3 inches 7 5cm is required between the oven and any adjacent walls One side must be open Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches 30cm above the oven 3 Place the oven as far away from radios and TV s as possible Using the oven may cause interference with the reception 4 Plug the oven into a suitable 13amp mains socket make sure the voltage is the same as on the rating label do not use extension cables or mains socket adaptors Warning do not install the oven over a
8. event it from bubbling when a spoon is placed in it or a stock cube is added When heating or cooking food or liquid remember that there are certain foods such as Christmas puddings jam and mincemeat which heat up very quickly When heating or cooking foods that contain a lot of fat or sugar do not use plastic containers Always have the glass tray and turntable support in place when using the oven Never remove parts from the oven such as the feet screws and so on Do not cook food directly on the glass tray Put food on a suitable plate or in a bowl before putting it in the oven 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 remove wire twist ties from bags before putting the bag in the oven if materials inside the oven catch fire keep the oven door closed turn the oven off at the wall switch or shut the power off at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Warning this oven must be positioned so that the plug is accessible and the plug socket is within easy reach of the power cord Warning children should not use this microwave oven 2 gt This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety gt Childr
9. mesh which stops microwaves getting through This means that when the microwave oven door is shut there is no possibility that microwaves can be released This is why the microwave oven has been made so that it will not work when the door is open Before you use your microwave oven 1 Remove all the packaging some microwave ovens may have a blue film blue film on the outer casing if so please remove this 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 2 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 dents in the inside If you can see any damage do not use the oven This microwave oven weighs approximately 10 5kg so you must put it on a horizontal surface that is strong enough to support this weight The oven must be placed away from high temperatures and steam Do not put anything on the top of the microwave oven Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer Do not use the oven when the oven is empty Yv v VV VV V v 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 Do not store anything in the oven such as papers cookb
10. ooks and so on Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane such as egg yolks potatoes chicken livers ready meals and so on without piercing them several times with a fork Never put any objects into the openings on the outer case Never remove parts from the oven such as the feet screws and so on You should use microwave utensils only in line with these instructions Do not try to deep fry foods in this oven 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 Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food This is especially true if plastic wrap has been covering the top and handles of the utensil You may need oven gloves to handle the utensil 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 Always test the temperature of cooked food never eat or drink food or liquid straight from the oven allow it to stand for a few minutes and stir to distribute the heat evenly 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 pr
11. 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 On the right hand side 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 To do this wipe with mild detergent and water then dry You should clean the outside of the oven with a damp cloth Don t allow water to seep into the ventilation openings Do not allow the control panel to become wet Clean with a soft damp cloth Do not use detergents abrasives or spray on cleaners on the control panel If steam builds up inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may happen when the microwave oven is used in humid conditions 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 When removing the roller ring from the oven make sure you put it back properly If the inside of the oven smells put a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep microwave bowl Microwave it for three minutes wipe thoroughly and then dry with a soft cloth
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