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PROBLEM SOLVING

Problem

Potential reason

Potential solution

Door not 

shutting/

locking

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.

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 coupling has be placed under the turntable 

and that it is position correctly.

3. Glass turntable 

fitted incorrectly

Check that the glass turntable has been placed correctly 

on the turntable.

4. Turntable has 

developed a fault

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.

Summary of Contents for RHM1728RG

Page 1: ...Model Number RHM1728RG Compact Manual Microwave User Guide PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Or visit us at mda russellhobbs com ...

Page 2: ...AVE 14 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 15 MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION 16 17 TURNTABLE INSTALLATION 18 19 CONTROL PANEL 20 HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE 21 COOKING TIPS 22 CLEANING THE MICROWAVE 23 PROBLEM SOLVING 24 27 GUARANTEE CUSTOMER SERVICES 28 SPARE PARTS 29 CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY 30 31 DISPOSAL 32 CONTENTS 2 ...

Page 3: ...rvision 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 WARNING if the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person WARNING it is hazardous for anyone other than a ...

Page 4: ... oven due to the possibility of ignition This microwave is intended for heating food and beverages only The drying of food or 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 a...

Page 5: ...emove 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 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 th...

Page 6: ...ecommended 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 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 ...

Page 7: ...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 Please remember that as food or liquids heat up they will release...

Page 8: ...ntain 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 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 o...

Page 9: ...upling for the treatment of material for inspection analysis purposes or for transfer of electromagnetic energy Class B equipment is equipment suitable for use in locations in residential environments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes On the right hand wall of the cavity is the waveguide cover microwav...

Page 10: ...ratch 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 in warm soapy wateror a dishwasher Regularly clean the turntable support and oven floor Simply wipe the bottom surface of the...

Page 11: ...ou simply set your desired power level time and the microwave cooks your food to perfection The Russell Hobbs RHM1728RG has a 17 litre cavity capacity which comfortably fits a standard dinner plate and the glass turn table is removable for easy cleaning and is dishwasher safe Additional features of the RHM1728RG Russell Hobbs microwave include 5 microwave power levels to choose from so you can ens...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ...t Power Microwave 700W Oven Capacity 17L Turntable Diameter 24 5cm External Dimensions H x W x D 26 2 x 45 2 x 35 0 cm Net Weight Approx 10 8 Kg Number of Power Levels 5 plus defrost Accessories Included Turntable coupling Turntable roller ring Glass turntable Model Number 15A 09 22 252 RHM1728RG ...

Page 14: ...oth Do not remove 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 team on 0345 209 7461 This microwave oven must be put on a horizontal surface that is strong enough to support its we...

Page 15: ...ODUCT OVERVIEW 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 1 Safety interlock latches 2 Door assembly and window 3 Oven cavity 4 Wave guide cover do not remove 5 Control panel dials 6 Turntable coupling 7 Roller ring 8 Glass turntable 6 ...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...Min 85cm WARNING DO NOT install the oven over a cooker or other heat or steam producing 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 ...

Page 18: ...s tray should align with the turntable coupling 18 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 19: ...g 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 Customer Service team on 0345 209 7461 ...

Page 20: ... To defrost food set the arrow on the dial to DEFROST TIME DIAL Turn the dial clockwise to increase the time set You can set your cooking time for up to 30 minutes The line on the dial will indicate how many minutes you have selected When the time has ran out the microwave will produce a ping noise to alert you that cooking has completed Important note To cook for less than 2 minutes turn the TIME...

Page 21: ...n as the timer has been set the microwave will start to cook or defrost the food Cooking or defrosting can be interrupted at any time to stir or check the food cooking progress by opening the door The microwave oven will automatically continue the cycle with the remaining time when the door is closed After the cooking time is finished a bell will sound and the microwave oven will automatically tur...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...eturned 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 turning the Power dial Turn the time dial to the required time and the microwave should ...

Page 25: ...hould 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 3 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 sp...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...lacement 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 coupling has be placed under the turntable and that it is position correctly 3 Glass turntable fitted incorrectly Check that the glass turntable ...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...29 SPARE PARTS Turntable ring Glass turntable Turntable coupling To check the availability of the following spare parts simply contact our friendly Customer Service team on 0345 209 7461 ...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...rminal 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...

Page 32: ...hould not be disposed of with your general household waste Only discard electrical electronic battery items in separate collection schemes which cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained within Your co operation is vital to ensure the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment For your nearest disposal facility visit www recycle more co uk or ask in store ...

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