RUSSELL HOBBS RHM2013 - Manual (Page 15)

Utensils and cooking containers used in a microwave
oven should be of a material that allows microwaves
to pass freely through them. Generally this means
you should use either plastic, glass or ceramic.
Ceramic is an excellent choice, most types of glass
is also very good. Lead crystal can crack, therefore it
should not be used. Coloured glass or decorative
glass should not be used since metal, for example;
gold, might be a part of the decoration and may
cause arching.
Round or oval shaped containers give the most even
cooking. Square containers may over cook food in
the corners due to more energy being absorbed
there.
Metal containers should not be used. Microwaves
cannot penetrate metal, they bounce off any metal
object and cause arching which resembles lightning.
Note: there are a number of microwave oven
accessories available on the market, before you buy,
please make sure they are suitable for microwave
use.
Note: when putting food into the microwave oven,
make sure that the food, food containers or covering
do not come in contact with any of the cavity walls or
ceiling.
To make sure your microwave oven looks good and
works well for a long time, you should follow these
instructions:
➢ Unplug from the mains supply before
cleaning.
➢ Wipe the interior walls, floor and ceiling with
a damp cloth using only a mild detergent.
➢ Be sure to keep the door and door frame
clean at all times.
➢ Always clean under the turntable as any
liquid that may have accumulated will
damage the surface of the microwave oven.
➢ For stubborn marks, boil a cup of water in
the microwave oven for 2 to 3 minutes,
steam will often soften dried on food.
➢ Clean the turntable and turntable support
regularly in warm soapy water.
➢ Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth and
wipe dry. Do not allow water to seep into the
air vents.
➢ Do not allow the control panel to become
wet, clean with a soft damp cloth and then
dry.
➢ Do not use abrasives, these will damage the
microwave oven.
➢ Remove odours from the microwave oven by
combining a cup of water with the juice of 1
lemon in a deep bowl, microwave for 5
minutes. Wipe thoroughly with a soft dry
cloth.
➢ The oven should be cleaned regularly and
food deposits removed. Failure to maintain
the microwave oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous.
➢ Should the bulb need replacing, please
consult a qualified technician to have it
replaced.
Warning: service should only be carried out by a
service technician. It is dangerous for anyone other
than a qualified technician to perform any repair.
Cooking utensils Cleaning and care
Trouble shooting
The turntable will not turn
➢ The turntable is not correctly in place. Make
sure the turntable is the correct side up and
sitting on the turntable support.
➢ Check the turntable support is correctly placed.
The display shows the time counting down but
the microwave oven is not cooking
➢ Check you have have selected a power level
between 20% - 100%, and not the kitchen
timer.
The microwave oven does not work
➢ Check the plug is properly inserted into the
mains socket.
➢ Is the door closed properly?
➢ Check the plug fuse and make sure there is
power available.
➢ Unplug from the mains wait 10 minutes
reconnect, and then try to operate the
microwave oven again.
➢ 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.
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