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17 Litre Manual Microwave Oven
User’s Manual
Model number: RHM1709S
Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference
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Contents Page About this microwave oven........................................ 1 Safety instructions..................................................... 2 Feature diagram........................................................ 3 Control panel............................................................. 4 Installation................................................................. 5 Operating instructions................................................ 6 Care and maintenance............
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About this microwave oven 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
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Important Safety instructions 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 sterilizing 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, cookbooks 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.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: Do not overcook food Do not leave the microwave unattended while you are using it Remove wire twist-ties from bags before outing 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
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Microwave oven Installation 1. Select a level surface that provides enough space for the outlet vents. 2. A 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 13 amp mains socket, make sure the voltage is th
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Control panel Control panel POWER M.Low Defrost Med M.High Low High TIME (min) 0 1 2 3 30 4 25 5 20 6 15 7 10 8 9 4
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Operating instructions 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). 2. Put the container into the microwave oven and close the door. 3. Choose the power level you want by turning 'Power ' knob. 4. Choose the cooking time (in minutes) required for the food by turning the 'Timer' knob. Follow the manufacturers guidelines on the pack or the
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Care and maintenance ➢ 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. To do this wipe with mild detergent and wate
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Problem solving 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 ➢ 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
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Connection to the mains supply 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 the following:Important: The wires in the mains lead are Coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN/YELLOW-EARTH BLUE-NEUTRAL BRO
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Important: For expert product advice, please phone the Russell Hobbs Helpline on 0844 8793277 Monday – Thursday: 9am until 5pm Friday: 9am until 4pm Or send your enquiries through email to microwaves@russellhobbs.co.uk
