RUSSELL HOBBS RHM2505 - Manual (Page 21)

NORMAL CONDITION
Microwave oven interfering with TV reception.
Radio and TV reception may be interfered with when microwave oven is in operation. It is similar to the interference of small
electrical appliances such as food mixers, vacuum cleaners and electric fans. This is normal.
Oven light dim.
In low power microwave cooking, oven light may become dim. This is normal.
Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents.
In cooking, steam may come out of food. Most will come out from vents but some may condense on cool places such as the oven
door. This is normal.
Oven started accidentally with no food in.
Although starting the oven with no food in it should be avoided, it does no damage to the oven provided it is only operated empty
for a very short time. It is advised that a glass or microwave safe container of water is always left in the oven to absorb any heat
should the oven be turned on accidentally ૡ
MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting
Check for problems by using the chart below. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorised
service centre.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
a. Plug not secure in power socket, or not switched on.
Oven will not start b. Door is open.
c. Wrong operation is set.
a. Materials which should be avoided in microwave oven are used.
Arcing or sparking b. The oven is operated when empty.
c. Spilled food remains in the cavity.
a. Materials which should be avoided in microwave oven are used.
b. Food is not defrosted completely. Unevenly cooked food
c. Power setting for cooking time is incorrect.
d. Food is not turned or stirred.
Overcooked food Power setting for cooking time is incorrect.
a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.
b. Food is not defrosted completely.
c. Oven ventilation ports are restricted.
Undercooked food
d. Power setting for cooking time is incorrect.
Incomplete a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.
defrosting b. Power setting for cooking time is incorrect.
c. Food is not turned or stirred.
Noise comes from
turntable when Food residue exists between the turntable roller rest and cavity bottom.
oven is turned on
Oven light does not a. The light bulb has burned out
glow b. START has not been pressed.