Russell Hobbs RHM2563, User Manual

Page 1: ...Model Number RHM2563 Compact Digital Microwave User Guide For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Or visit us at mda russellhobbs com PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...PRODUCT OVERVIEW 14 MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION 15 16 TURNTABLE INSTALLATION 17 18 CONTROL PANEL 19 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE 20 28 COOKING TIPS 29 CLEANING THE MICROWAVE 30 PROBLEM SOLVING 31 34 GUARANTEE CUSTOMER SERVICES 35 SPARE PARTS 36 CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY 37 38 NOTES 39 DISPOSAL 40 CONTENTS 2 ...

Page 3: ...n given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervised 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 comp...

Page 4: ...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 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 If smoke is emitted switch off or unplug the appl...

Page 5: ...s since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed 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 will adversely affect the life of the appliance that may result in a hazardous condition The microwave oven should be used...

Page 6: ...s Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while you are using it Do not use the microwave when it is empty This could damage the oven Do not use metal pans dishes with metal handles or anything with a metal trim inside the microwave Do not use paper covered wire twist ties on plastic bags Never put objects into the openings on the outer case Food containing a mixture of fat and water for exampl...

Page 7: ...em several times with a fork Do not try to deep fry foods in this microwave oven Do not overcook food Please remember that as food or liquids heat up they will release steam or may be spitting Never cover any container fully always leave a gap for steam to escape Do not use plastic containers when heating or cooking foods that contain a lot of fat or sugar Always have the glass tray and turntable ...

Page 8: ...l slow down the cooking speed Do not use the microwave oven for heating utensils plates or dishes Do not cook using a container with a restricted opening such as bottles as they may explode Before you clean your microwave 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 deterg...

Page 9: ...ntilation openings Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which may result in shattering of the glass 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 wash it i...

Page 10: ... It comes with a removable and dishwasher safe glass turn table for easy cleaning Pre programmed auto cook menus such as Potato porridge and soup allow you to cook all your favourite foods at the push of a button What s more there s automatic defrost settings meaning all you have to do is input the weight of the food and the microwave selects the ideal defrost time saving you time and effort Addit...

Page 11: ... 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 travel through metal so the inside of the ...

Page 12: ... INFORMATION Rated Voltage 230 240V 50Hz Rated Output Power Microwave 850 900W Oven Capacity 25L Internal volume is calculated by measuring maximum width depth and height Actual capacity for holding food is less ...

Page 13: ...place in a dishwasher 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 please contact Customer Service on 0345 209 7461 This microwave oven weighs approximately 14 5Kg so you must put it on a horizontal surface that is strong enough to su...

Page 14: ...ches 2 Door assembly and window 3 Glass turntable 4 Oven cavity 5 Microwave top 6 Wave guide cover do not remove 7 Screen display 8 Control panel buttons and dial 9 Turntable coupling 10 Turntable ring 11 Glass turntable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 15: ...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 ...

Page 16: ...ucing appliance as this will damage the microwave oven 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 DO NOT obstruct the ventilation from the microwave Min85cm 30cm 7 5cm 7 5cm 7 5cm ...

Page 17: ...s tray should align with the turntable coupling 17 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 ...

Page 18: ...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 ...

Page 19: ... Press this button to set the clock and use the pre set function Weight time defrost Press this button to use the weight or time defrost function Timer Weight Auto Menu Turn to select food you want to cook from the auto menu change the weight quantity or to select time for normal microwave power cooking Start 30Sec Confirm Press this button to start the cooking process quick start and confirm when...

Page 20: ...powered During the process of clock setting if you press Stop Clear button the oven will go back to the previous status 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 this should be indicate...

Page 21: ...use the cooking to turn over or stir contents simply open the door then close again and press the Start button to continue the cycle If you wish to stop cooking with time left on the display take out the contents close the door and press the Stop Clear button twice to clear When cooking has finished the microwave will beep five times and the screen display will go back to the clock indicating that...

Page 22: ... As an example to defrost 0 4kg of poultry 1 Press the Weight Time Defrost button dEF1 will be displayed 2 Turn the Timer Weight Auto Menu dial clockwise until you reach the desired weight 400 3 To commence defrosting press the Start 30sec Confirm button 4 Remember to turn over the food half way through the defrosting cycle Open the door and turn over the food 5 Close the door and press the Start ...

Page 23: ...will display A 1 A 8 Continue to rotate the dial to access the other auto selections up to A8 You will need to use your discretion regarding food type temperature and weight as times may vary below is a guideline for each auto cooking setting Display Auto Menu Weight g on the Display Power A 1 Pizza 200 100 400 A 2 Chicken 200 80 400 600 800 A 3 Meat 250 100 350 450 A 4 Vegetables Add water 200 10...

Page 24: ...fferent times for one dish Note This can be used to set a maximum of two different stages The auto menu cannot be set as one of the multi stage cooking functions For example if you wanted to defrost 500g of food then cook it at 80 microwave power for 7 minutes the steps are as follows 1 Press the Weight Time Defrost button once the screen will display dEF1 2 Turn the Timer Weight Auto Menu dial to...

Page 25: ...f the potato or potatoes and 400 or 600 400g or 600g will be selected 3 Press Start 30sec Confirm to start cooking Auto reheat 1 Press Auto Reheat once 200 200g is shown 2 Press Auto Reheat several times or turn Timer Weight Auto Menu to choose the weight of food and 400 or 600 400g or 600g will be selected 3 Press Start 30sec Confirm to start cooking ...

Page 26: ...e Power button once 2 Turn the Timer Weight Auto Menu dial to choose 80 microwave power P80 is displayed 3 Press Start 30Sec Confirm button to confirm 4 Turn the Timer Weight Auto Menu dial to adjust the cooking time to 7 minutes 5 After the above steps DO NOT press Start 30Sec Confirm button but do as follows 6 Press the Clock Pre Set button the current time displays and the hour figures flash 7 ...

Page 27: ...ate the lock is now functional A rectangle will illuminate on the display To cancel the child lock again press and hold the Stop Clear button for 3 seconds A loud beep will sound to indicate the microwave is no longer locked The current time will continue to display General information The Start 30Sec Confirm button must be pressed again to continue cooking if the door is opened during a cooking c...

Page 28: ...icrowave 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 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 Remove it if replacing the bottle back into the oven Only use thermometers that are approved for mi...

Page 29: ...nd the thinner parts toward the centre spread out as evenly as possible Do not overlap food if possible as this could result in uneven cooking results Cooking time If you are unsure of cooking times it is advisable to start with a short cooking time and monitor cooking progress before adding further time Overcooking could lead to a risk of fire Ensure food is cooked thoroughly before consuming Coo...

Page 30: ...trol 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 ...

Page 31: ...returned to the retailer it was purchased from for a replacement or refund If the microwave power will not work 1 Door is not closed Make sure the door is securely closed Otherwise the microwave will not engage or operate 2 The power has not been set the timer dial has not been turned Set the microwave power by pressing the Power button Select the time by turning the dial and pressing Start to con...

Page 32: ...ould be put inside a microwave as it can cause sparking which can damage the microwave The only metal accessories that should be used inside the microwave are the ones supplied by the manufacturer Pressure build up in food Food with none porous skins potatoes for example must be pierced to allow steam to escape As the build up of pressure can cause food to burst and create a fire hazard Heat spots...

Page 33: ...oid Paint damage peeling Maintenance 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 Light not working Bulb not working Due to the construction of microwaves and certain dangerous components inside the light bulb can only be changed by a qualified service ...

Page 34: ...ement Turntable not rotating 1 Turntable coupling not fitted or tape not removed Check that the turntable coupling is fitted correctly and the transportation tape has been removed 2 Turntable roller ring not fitted or fitted incorrectly Check that the roller ring has bene placed under the turntable and that it is position correctly 3 Glass turntable fitted incorrectly Check that the glass turntabl...

Page 35: ...he faulty product must be returned to the place of purchase Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer The following conditions apply The product must be returned to the retailer with the original proof of purchase The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction guide and any other instructions for use which are supplied It m...

Page 36: ...RTS Turntable ring 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 Glass turntable Turntable coupling ...

Page 37: ...h 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 To replace the 13amp fuse remove the plug from the socket remove the fuse cover near the pins of the plug remove the fuse and replace with 13amp fuse Refit the fuse cover and plug the unit back into the power supply Important The wires in the mains lead are c...

Page 38: ...minal marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The BROWN wire is the LIVE wire and must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured RED Always ensure that the plug cord grip is fastened correctly If a 13A BS1363 fused plug is used it must be fitted with a 13amp fuse conforming to BS1362 and be BSI or ASTA approved If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a ...

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