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20 Litre microwave oven 

User manual 

Model number: RHM2042S

 

Important safety instructions , please read carefully and keep them for future reference 

For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call  

0845 209 7461 

Opening times: Monday – Friday 

9am – 5pm 

Summary of Contents for RHM2042S

Page 1: ...oven User manual Model number RHM2042S Important safety instructions please read carefully and keep them for future reference For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 9am 5pm ...

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Page 3: ...m Turn table installation Control panel How to use your microwave oven Cleaning and care Important utensil information Connection to the mains supply Problem solving Guarantee Technical specification 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 19 21 22 25 26 27 For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 9am 5pm ...

Page 4: ... 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 go through metal so the inside of the oven is lined with metal The door is lined with a fine metal mesh which stops microwaves getting throu...

Page 5: ...fter 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 This microwave oven weighs approximately 11kg so you must put it on a horizontal surface that is strong enough to support this weight The oven must be placed away from high temperatures and steam Do not put ...

Page 6: ...surrounded by a membrane such as egg yolks potatoes chicken livers ready meals and so on without piercing them several times with a fork Never put any objects into the openings on the outer case Never remove parts from the oven such as the feet screws and so on You should use microwave utensils only in line with these instructions Do not try to deep fry foods in this oven Only use the accessories ...

Page 7: ...from the heated food This is especially true if plastic wrap has been covering the top and handles of the utensil You may need oven gloves to handle the utensil The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption in order to avoid burns Always test the temperature of cooked food never eat or drink food or liquid straight from...

Page 8: ...re certain foods such as Christmas puddings jam and mincemeat which heat up very quickly When heating or cooking foods that contain a lot of fat or sugar do not use plastic containers Always have the glass tray and turntable support in place when using the oven Never remove parts from the oven such as the feet screws and so on Do not cook food directly on the glass tray Put food on a suitable plat...

Page 9: ...ch or shut the power off at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard Warning Children should not use this microwave oven Warning This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of...

Page 10: ...it has been repaired by a competent person The door seals are located around the window on the inside of the door These seals are not airtight although no microwaves can be released it is normal for small amounts of air or steam to escape when the oven is in use Warning Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers as they are liable to explode Warning do not use the microwave wh...

Page 11: ... clearance of 30cm above the oven Place the oven as far away from radios and TV s as possible Using the oven may cause interference with 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 Warning do not install the oven over a cooker or other heat producing appliance This will...

Page 12: ...bly and waveguide cover clean For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 9am 5pm Feature Diagram 1 Door Safety Lock System 2 Oven Window 3 Turntable Ring Assembly 4 Control Panel 5 Wave Guide 6 Glass Turntable 7 Venting on the top at the back and on the side ...

Page 13: ... glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking Do not place the food directly onto the glass tray always place on or in suitable microwaveable cookware If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly has been damaged in anyway please contact the spares helpline number detailed on the back of this instruction manual For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 209 746...

Page 14: ...DEFROST Touch to defrost food by time AUTO DEFROST Touch to defrost food by weight WEIGHT ADJUST Touch this button to select specify food weight or number of servings STOP CANCEL Press to cancel the setting or reset the oven before setting a cooking program Press once to temporarily stop cooking or twice to cancel cooking altogether It s also used for setting the child lock START QUICK START Press...

Page 15: ...PLE Suppose you want to set the oven clock time to 8 30 Choose to set the clock in 12 or 24 hour cycle by touching the CLOCK Turn TIME MENU to indicate the hour digit 8 Press CLOCK button Turn TIME MENU dial to indicate the minute digits until the screen shows 8 30 Press CLOCK to confirm the setting NOTE You can press the CLOCK button once to check clock time during cooking ...

Page 16: ...use the TIME MENU dial to set a desired cooking time Select power level by pressing the POWER button Press power button Cooking power once 100 twice 80 3 times 60 4 times 40 5 times 20 6 times 0 For example suppose you want to cook something for 1 minute at 60 of microwave power Press the POWER button 3 times Turn TIME MENU dial to 1 00 Press START QUICK START button ...

Page 17: ...time and the defrosting power are adjusted automatically once the weight is programmed FOR EXAMPLE Suppose you want to defrost food Place food to be defrosted into the oven Press AUTO DEFROST button once Turn TIME MENU dial to choose a weight 100 1800g Press START QUICK START button NOTE At the middle of cooking time the system will sound to remind you to turn over the food and pause until you dep...

Page 18: ...nvolving defrosting and different power levels The following example shows the steps in setting up such a program Input speed defrost program Touch MULTI STAGE COOKING button Input microwave cooking program Touch MULTI STAGE COOKING button again Input another microwave cooking program with probably lower power level settings Touch START QUICK START button NOTE Auto Defrost and Menu Cook can not be...

Page 19: ...may need to turn food over at the middle of cooking time to obtain uniform cooking For example to cook 400g of fish Turn TIME MENU dial until A 6 displays Press WEIGHT ADJUST to indicate a weight of 400g Press START QUICK START button Code Food cooking mode 1 The result of auto cooking depends on factors such as the shape and size of food your personal preference If you find the result not quite s...

Page 20: ...lay screen and the oven can not be operated while the CHILD LOCK is set To set the CHILD LOCK Press and hold the STOP CANCEL button for 3 seconds a beep sounds and the LOCK indicator lights To cancel the CHILD LOCK Press and hold the STOP CANCEL button for 3 seconds until lock indicator on display goes off 18 Childs lock ...

Page 21: ...ver is kept clean at all times To do this wipe with mild detergent and water then dry You should clean the outside of the oven with a damp cloth Don t allow water to seep into the ventilation openings Do not allow the control panel to become wet Clean with a soft damp cloth Do not use detergents abrasives or spray on cleaners on the control panel If steam builds up inside or around the outside of ...

Page 22: ...put it back properly If the inside of the oven smells put a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep microwave bowl Microwave it for three minutes wipe thoroughly and then dry with a soft cloth 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 could adversely affect the life of the a...

Page 23: ...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 and remove if replacing the bottle back into the oven Only use thermometers that are approved for microwave ...

Page 24: ...nds 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 BROWN LIVE 22 For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 9am 5pm ...

Page 25: ... to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN YELLOW The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal 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 BS...

Page 26: ...st use an ASTA approved fuse conforming to BS1362 of the same rating If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained from an electrical supplier If you need to remove the plug cut it from the mains lead and dispose of it Never attempt to re use this plug or insert it into a socket outlet as there is a very great risk of an electric shock 24 For Customer Services...

Page 27: ...ure the mains plug 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 circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker If these seem to be working properly test the socket with another appliance If the microwave power will not work Check to see whether the timer is set Make sure the door is securely closed ...

Page 28: ... 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 has been supplied It must be used for domestic purposes only and for its intended use This guarantee does not cover wear and tear damag...

Page 29: ...er Microwave 1200W Rated Output Power Microwave 800W Oven Capacity 20 L Turntable Diameter 255 mm External Dimensions LxWxH 452mmX360mmX262mm Net Weight Approx 10 5 kg For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 9am 5pm ...

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Page 32: ... which cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained within Your co operation is vital to make sure 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 for details We reserve the right due to possible changes to design to alter the instruction manual without prior notice Revision 1 For ...

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