Compact Manual Microwave User Guide Model Number: RHM2061B For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Or visit us at mda.russellhobbs.
CONTENTS Page(s) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3-9 ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE 10-11 PRODUCT INFORMATION 12 UNPACKING THE MICROWAVE 13 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 14 MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION 15-16 TURNTABLE INSTALLATION 17-18 CONTROL PANEL 19 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE 20-21 COOKING TIPS 22 CLEANING THE MICROWAVE 23 PROBLEM SOLVING 24-27 GUARANTEE & CUSTOMER SERVICES 28 SPARE PARTS 29 CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY DISPOSAL 30-31 32 2
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.
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. • When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. • This microwave is intended for heating food and beverages only.
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. • Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
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. • The appliance and its accessible parts may become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. • Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while you are using it.
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. • Do not try to deep-fry foods in this microwave oven. • Do not overcook food.
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. • 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. • Do not use the microwave oven for heating utensils, plates or dishes.
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. To do this wipe with mild detergent and water, then dry. • You should clean the outside of the oven with a damp cloth. Do not allow water to seep into the ventilation openings.
ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE Thank you for purchasing your Russell Hobbs microwave oven. The Russell Hobbs RHM2061B and RHM2077 have been designed with style and practicality in mind. This attractive appliance also has impressive functionality with 800 watts of microwave power, providing quick and convenient cooking in your home. With two simple control dials, you simply set your desired power level & time, and the microwave cooks your food to perfection.
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. 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.
PRODUCT INFORMATION Rated Voltage 230-240V~/50Hz Rated Output Power (Microwave) 750-800W Oven Capacity 20L* *Internal volume is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacity for holding food is less. Imported by: Tesco Stores Ltd., Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1GA, U.K. Tesco Ireland Ltd., Gresham House, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
UNPACKING THE MICROWAVE Before you use your microwave oven 1. Remove all the packaging. Do not remove the large piece of plastic 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. Please ensure you keep this cover clean at all times by wiping with a damp cloth. Do not remove/place in a dishwasher. 2.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3 4 5 6 2 1 7 8 9 10 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Safety interlock latches Door assembly and window Glass turntable location Oven cavity Microwave top Wave guide cover (do not remove) 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
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.) • The microwave oven should be used freestanding only and must not be built-in or used in a cabinet. • Select a level surface that provides enough space for the outlet vents.
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. 30cm 7.5cm 7.5cm 7.
TURNTABLE INSTALLATION • Before first use, check that any securing tape and all packaging 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. • To assemble the turntable, follow the steps below in number order.
TURNTABLE INSTALLATION The glass tray, turntable ring, and turntable coupling assembly 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. • If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly has been damaged in any way, please contact our Customer Service team on 0345 209 7461.
CONTROL PANEL The control panel consists of two function selectors. One is to set the cooking power and the other is to set the cooking time. POWER DIAL There are 5 power levels including a defrost function, selected using the power control dial. The lower the power setting, the slower the microwave will heat the food. Make sure you follow guidelines on packaging when selecting a setting. To defrost food, set the arrow on the dial to ‘DEFROST’.
HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE • • • • 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 cling film (pierce the film with a fork). Put the container into the microwave oven and close the door. Choose the power level you want by turning the POWER dial. Choose the cooking time in minutes by turning the TIME dial. Follow the manufacturers guidelines on the pack. The maximum time is 35 minutes.
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. 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 oven.
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. Defrosted food should be consumed as soon as possible, it is not advisable to put back into the fridge or freeze again.
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. 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.
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. Problem Potential reason Potential solution 1.
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. Burnt on food debris Burnt on food debris in the microwave, on the wave guide and the behind the wave guide can cause the microwave to 'spark'. This is because burnt on debris can be focused on by the microwaves and spark.
PROBLEM SOLVING Problem Potential reason Potential solution 1. Food that is being cooked 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.
PROBLEM SOLVING Problem Door not shutting/ locking Potential reason Potential solution 1. Glass turntable fitted incorrectly Check that the glass turntable has been placed correctly on the turntable and is not stopping the door from shutting correctly. 2. Latches have become deformed If the microwave is within its warranty period, please contact customer services for further advice or take the microwave back to the retailer it was purchased from for a refund or replacement. 1.
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. 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.
SPARE PARTS To check the availability of the following spare parts, simply contact our friendly Customer Service team on 0345 209 7461.
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. If this plug is unsuitable or needs to be replaced, refer to customer services as it should only be replaced by a qualified engineer.
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: • 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.
Russell Hobbs is a registered trademark used under license from Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd. Made under license by G2S Limited, Wigan, WN2 4AY/G2S (NI) Ltd, Belfast, BT5 5AD. Produced for: Tesco Stores Ltd., Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1GA, U.K/ Tesco Ireland Ltd., Gresham House, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Russell Hobbs Support: call 0345 209 7461 or visit: mda.russellhobbs.com The ‘wheelie bin’ symbol is known as the 'Crossed-out wheelie bin Symbol'.
