Russell Hobbs RHEM2301B 23L Easi Flatbed Digital 800w Solo Microwave Black [Energy Class e]’ [Energy Class E]
Introducing The EASi Microwave
The Which? Best Buy flatbed digital microwave from Russell Hobbs.
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Intuitive DesignFour simple controls: Microwave, Defrost, Start and Stop/Cancel. | Flatbed DesignNo turntable, easy to clean and fits square plates and large dishes. | Diamond CavityEffectively distributes the microwaves and improves cooking performance versus a standard microwave cavity. |
Four Easy To Use Controls
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MicrowavePress to select a cooking time up to 60 minutes. | DefrostSelect a defrost time to thaw food. | Stop/CancelTo pause cooking, press once, to cancel simply press a second time. | StartAfter selecting the microwave or defrost time press Start to begin. |
About the Brand
At Russell Hobbs, products offer more than just quality, style and innovation – they help create delicious moments to be savoured. That first cup of coffee in the morning, the warmth of a freshly ironed shirt, the simple joy of sharing a freshly cooked meal with family – these are the things that truly matter. From kettles and toasters to irons and food preparation, all appliances offer stylish ways to make life easier. Designed with real people in mind, for solutions that help make home life even more enjoyable.
The Microwave Re-Invented
Good Housekeeping Institute Research shows that 98% of microwave usage in the UK is for reheating and defrosting food. That’s why Russell Hobbs have developed the EASi microwave with features that our customers really need. Just four controls, a large easy to clean flatbed and an energy efficient LED bulb. The EASi Flatbed Family Size Digital Microwave has been awarded a Which? Best Buy in February 2017.
- 23L capacity
- 800W microwave power
- Flatbed technology
- Easy clean
- Diamond Cavity
- Silver housing with mirror finish door
- Energy efficient LED light
- Product dimensions: H 30.4 x W 50.2 x D 41.8
Further Information
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How to use your EASi MicrowaveTo microwave, simply press the Microwave button until your required time is reached; the time increases by 30 seconds until 5 minutes and it then increases by 1 minute until 60 minutes. Press the start button and microwave will then start to cook at the full power. To defrost simply press the Defrost button until your required time is reached; the time increases by 30 seconds until 5 minutes and it then increases by 1 minute until 60 minutes. Press the start button and the microwave will then start to defrost. To pause the cooking cycle simply press the Stop button, to cancel, press the Stop button for a second time. | How Microwaves WorkMicrowave ovens do not generate any heat themselves but instead emit waves of microwave energy which cause the water molecules in food to vibrate. This vibration produces heat which in turn cooks the food. This is why your food will come out of the microwave piping hot, when your utensils inside the microwave stay much cooler. Microwave energy cannot penetrate metal, so the inside of the appliance is lined with metal. The door is lined with a fine metal mesh which prevents microwaves from escaping. | Cooking Hints & TipsTo avoid any microwave mishaps it is recommended to take extra care with the following: Foods with a membrane or outer skin (eg. fruits, sausages, potatoes, egg yolks). – Food with a sealed or none porous skin must be pierced to allow pressure and steam to escape. – Low moisture foods (eg. cereals, bagels, dried pasta, pulses and chocolate). – These must be cooked for a very short length of time with constant supervision. – High sugar content foods (eg. jams, syrups). – These foods can become easily ‘super-heated’ when cooked in a microwave oven. – Foods containing alcohol. – Foods with an alcohol content must not be cooked in a microwave as they could ignite. |
| Weight: | 14.8 kg |
| Dimensions: | 57 x 45 x 37.2 cm; 14.76 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Russell Hobbs |
| Model: | RHEM2301B |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
Good simple flatbed (no turntable) microwave which is easy to clean. (Pool of water can’t build up and be hidden under the turntable)
Not keen on the mirror finish as I didn’t need a mirror.
Straight forward to use and no complicated buttons or instructions
This was the microwave oven I have been waiting for. I am so pleased I chose it. It’s a brilliant microwave, so easy to use, a d to keep clean. I would certainly recommend it, great value for the money. Jean..
Really good! So straightforward to use, not lots of useless buttons and so easy to clean!
I bought this microwave for a couple of reasons, first of all, it’s SIMPLE hey come on if a Blind guy can use it YOU CAN!
Nah then you folk that use a standard microwave, have you noticed that sometimes the plates are too big or if they have squarish corners it keeps making that knocking noise because it can’t go round, rectangle-shaped casserole dishes can also be impossible but now I have this `Flatbed` microwave there’s no messing with turntables that keep coming off the twirly bit (you know which bit I mean I just can’t think of another way to describe it)
Cleaning – Easy Peasy a quick wipe out with a cloth after each use, no come on `If I can do it, so can you, don’t be lazy`
Bottom line is I totally recommend this to all VIPs – oops VIPs = Visually Impaired People and of course all you poor unfortunate able-bodied folk too lol
Take Care, Stay Safe
Wanted a flatbed microwave for a while. Did my research as I didn’t want anything too complex. I love this its ideal.
Very happy with the microwave , I bought in January 2020 , impressed enough to buy one for my daughter in April 2020.
However the internal bulb flashes every time I open the door. I am unable to deal with this and can not find how to get the help
I need when visiting Russel Hobb ‘ help line’
Very happy with the microwave , I bought in January 2020 , impressed enough to buy one for my daughter in April 2020.
However the internal bulb flashes every time I open the door. I am unable to deal with this and can not find how to get the help
I need when visiting Russel Hobb ‘ help line’
This microwave is perfect. Simple functions, lovely reflective aesthetics. Perfect. Easy to clean as there isn’t an annoying glass plate and 23l is lovely and big for all shaped plates.
This microwave is perfect. Simple functions, lovely reflective aesthetics. Perfect. Easy to clean as there isn’t an annoying glass plate and 23l is lovely and big for all shaped plates.
This microwave is perfect. Simple functions, lovely reflective aesthetics. Perfect. Easy to clean as there isn’t an annoying glass plate and 23l is lovely and big for all shaped plates.
This microwave is perfect. Simple functions, lovely reflective aesthetics. Perfect. Easy to clean as there isn’t an annoying glass plate and 23l is lovely and big for all shaped plates.
Brilliant microwave. Simple buttons and easy to use. Love the flatbed. No revolving plate to accidentally knock out of place. Looks smart as well
Love this microwave. Was originally put off with the basic controls so looked for something else….then I realised I don’t need all the other options I never used with my old microwave. It’s simple to use, heats the food well, can fit bigger cooking pots inside and it’s easy to clean and keep clean. Would never go back to a turntable microwave after having a flatbed.
Love this microwave. Was originally put off with the basic controls so looked for something else….then I realised I don’t need all the other options I never used with my old microwave. It’s simple to use, heats the food well, can fit bigger cooking pots inside and it’s easy to clean and keep clean. Would never go back to a turntable microwave after having a flatbed.
Love this – really simple buttons. Doesn’t even have a clock. Big enough for family use and no turntable so easy to clean.
This microwave is so basic & easy to use, I wish that I had one ages ago. It’s no nonsense & straightforwardness in this day & age of technology is a breath of fresh air & it looks good too.
No need for a turntable with this flat bed microwave, easy to clean, and you can fit wide dishes in to heat up and defrost. Game changer!
This isnt completely flat as it has a kind of seal around the bed. Its still much easier to clean than a carousel type tho. Lots of room inside and very easy to use. It doesnt have a clock tho. Shame as it means i have to switch it off at the mains or see 0:00 most of the time. If I need to buy a cheap microwave in the future then this will be a major contender. it would be hard to find anything better for under 100
Love how this microwave is so easy to use. There was no need to read the usual detailed manual to discover all the features that I’d never use or need. High or Defrost – Start or Cancel, that’s it!
Love how this microwave is so easy to use. There was no need to read the usual detailed manual to discover all the features that I’d never use or need. High or Defrost – Start or Cancel, that’s it!
This microwave is fantastic its easy to use very easy to clean heats everything up very evenly would 100% recommend great value for money
This microwave is great if you are looking for a simple and easy to use appliance, being a flatbed you can get a large variety of size dishes in, large and spacious inside , and a dream to clean, well worth the money.
This microwave is great if you are looking for a simple and easy to use appliance, being a flatbed you can get a large variety of size dishes in, large and spacious inside , and a dream to clean, well worth the money.
This is so simple to use just four yes ‘ FOUR ‘ functions. No more wondering have I got it right, no turntable so no wondering will the pot handle hit the side. It’s magic. I ordered mine about 1430hrs. on Monday and had it in the kitchen just before 1500hrs.Wednesday.
This is so simple to use just four yes ‘ FOUR ‘ functions. No more wondering have I got it right, no turntable so no wondering will the pot handle hit the side. It’s magic. I ordered mine about 1430hrs. on Monday and had it in the kitchen just before 1500hrs.Wednesday.
This is so simple to use just four yes ‘ FOUR ‘ functions. No more wondering have I got it right, no turntable so no wondering will the pot handle hit the side. It’s magic. I ordered mine about 1430hrs. on Monday and had it in the kitchen just before 1500hrs.Wednesday.
Good looking and because its flat (doesnt rotate) means you can put larger things in. Very slight criticism is that the quick use function isnt just one button, you have to press two buttons.
Good looking and because its flat (doesnt rotate) means you can put larger things in. Very slight criticism is that the quick use function isnt just one button, you have to press two buttons.
Bigger then thought but cant complain very happy with i
When we sold our house the buyers asked for the microwave. It was perfect for us, so at our new home we bought another exactly the same. It’s capacious, easy to clean and simple to use. The inside light started to flicker after 11 months and Russell Hobbs replaced it with a new one. This did require a couple of emails but Russell Hobbs rightly arranged collection and delivery at their expense. Excellent product and service. Thank you.
flatbed seems to take a little longer to cook than traditional rotary microwave but otherwise – simple, no unnecessary features – perfec
flatbed seems to take a little longer to cook than traditional rotary microwave but otherwise – simple, no unnecessary features – perfec
It’s good but not powerful enough but dies the trick
Very easy to clean and it is nice not having the rotating glass in the middle, as I always used to knock this off.
I have knocked a star off, as a couple of months ago it’s developed a fault that parts of the lights stay on constantly
5out5 Bought the silver microwave for my mum she is happy with their she likes the colour is easy to use quick delivery value for money easy to clean as well don’t have the timetable on it it’s easy for disabled people Says thank you
5out5 Bought the silver microwave for my mum she is happy with their she likes the colour is easy to use quick delivery value for money easy to clean as well don’t have the timetable on it it’s easy for disabled people Says thank you
Wanted a microwave that heats and defrosted food this does the job very well and fits a large dinner plate in my latte mug and 6 plastic food tubs my old 1 only fit 4 so when my family visit i can heat all tubs with food i made and we can all eat at the same time. The flat bed design makes it super easy to clean i have no negatives on this microwave ye
love this flat bed microwave, amazing how many more containers can be put into the microwave when there isn’t a revolving plate. Easy to use, it has few options but it has all I need and, more importantly actually use!!! Looks good – would buy agai
Nice microwave, works well, easy to operate & to clean. Would have preferred timing intervals of 15 seconds rather than the default 30. Other than that, highly recommended
I like the size and how easy it is to use, it is just what I needed and I really like it.
I like the size and how easy it is to use, it is just what I needed and I really like it.
I love this microwave. I needed a new one, my last one having expired and I had never even heard of a flatbed microwave. After a little research on the very useful amazon reviews I decided that this was clearly the future.
It is so beautifully simple that anyone can use it. No more messing about trying to find that power level and all the superfluous nonsense that any sensible person hasn’t got time for. I love the fact that you can put a large rectangular dish in there or microwave more than one dish at a time! Can’t imagine why this hasn’t been done much sooner in the commercial market. You barely need to read the instructions, just press and go. Mint.
I love this microwave. I needed a new one, my last one having expired and I had never even heard of a flatbed microwave. After a little research on the very useful amazon reviews I decided that this was clearly the future.
It is so beautifully simple that anyone can use it. No more messing about trying to find that power level and all the superfluous nonsense that any sensible person hasn’t got time for. I love the fact that you can put a large rectangular dish in there or microwave more than one dish at a time! Can’t imagine why this hasn’t been done much sooner in the commercial market. You barely need to read the instructions, just press and go. Mint.
I love this microwave. I needed a new one, my last one having expired and I had never even heard of a flatbed microwave. After a little research on the very useful amazon reviews I decided that this was clearly the future.
It is so beautifully simple that anyone can use it. No more messing about trying to find that power level and all the superfluous nonsense that any sensible person hasn’t got time for. I love the fact that you can put a large rectangular dish in there or microwave more than one dish at a time! Can’t imagine why this hasn’t been done much sooner in the commercial market. You barely need to read the instructions, just press and go. Mint.
The flatbed microwave is the best one we have ever had in 40 years..in fact since they first hit the shelves in ‘Bejams’.
It’s a good size for starters.
Secondly it’s incredibly easy to clean.
Thirdly even us oldies can operate it without feeling we need a degree in technology. Easy peasy.
Heats up and cooks perfectly.
Looks the biz too.
Very impressed and highly recommend
The flatbed microwave is the best one we have ever had in 40 years..in fact since they first hit the shelves in ‘Bejams’.
It’s a good size for starters.
Secondly it’s incredibly easy to clean.
Thirdly even us oldies can operate it without feeling we need a degree in technology. Easy peasy.
Heats up and cooks perfectly.
Looks the biz too.
Very impressed and highly recommend
The flatbed microwave is the best one we have ever had in 40 years..in fact since they first hit the shelves in ‘Bejams’.
It’s a good size for starters.
Secondly it’s incredibly easy to clean.
Thirdly even us oldies can operate it without feeling we need a degree in technology. Easy peasy.
Heats up and cooks perfectly.
Looks the biz too.
Very impressed and highly recommend
This is the best microwave I have ever purchased, it is very easy to use it cooks the food evenly and cooks it all the way through I would highly recommend this microwave its brilliant the flatbed microwaves are so much better than the turn table ones best purchase ever bought 100%.
Extremely easy to use… which is the point with this microwave. Food not totally evenly warmed, but maybe this is the same with all microwaves? I have never had one before this one.
Extremely easy to use… which is the point with this microwave. Food not totally evenly warmed, but maybe this is the same with all microwaves? I have never had one before this one.
Purchased for my disabled father who has troubled get things out of conventional microwaves as always knocked the glass place off its setting. This is ideal allowing him his independence. Bought the basic control model and again ticks all the boxes. Had a commercial one of these at work and never knew they were available for household use. Will get one as soon as mine wears out. So easy to keep clean too. All round grea
Excellent product. With previous microwaves they where too complicated. We only ever used a couple of the functions so that fact that this only has one power setting and a defrost setting was spot on. A couple of clicks and it’s set. Good size and so easy to clean. Definitely recommend i
Excellent product. With previous microwaves they where too complicated. We only ever used a couple of the functions so that fact that this only has one power setting and a defrost setting was spot on. A couple of clicks and it’s set. Good size and so easy to clean. Definitely recommend i
It’s a flat bed – something that took some getting used to! – which means that you can utilise the full space. REMEMBER, though, that you cannot place plastics directly on the bed as it gets hot. It’s important to put plastic containers on a plate or something first, otherwise get used to using glass containers like I have.
The oven itself is totally sealed (ie no exposed heating elements) so it’s ridiculously easy to clean.
Finally, the mirror finish on the door adds to the modern style of the oven. I have read of people managing to smash this glass through clumsiness so again, be aware that it is fragile!
Needless to say, I highly recommend this simple oven – no unnecessary bells and whistles – and my parents are getting on well with it too.
Highly recommended and at a good price too.
Very pleased with this microwave. Only a few buttons, a good grip handle to open door. Love the flatbed feature, so easy to clean, can see into oven clearer than last micro. Cooks as well as my last 800w, find no difference being 700w.
Very pleased with this microwave. Only a few buttons, a good grip handle to open door. Love the flatbed feature, so easy to clean, can see into oven clearer than last micro. Cooks as well as my last 800w, find no difference being 700w.
Hubby and I have bit the bullet and bought a microwave (haven’t needed one for the 6 years we have lived together). However, we have a baby due very soon, and have bought a microwave steriliser for the assorted feeding stuff. (We concluded that buying a microwave steriliser and a microwave would get more use than paying a similar cost for a steam sterilising unit just for baby things)
Considering the high probability of us being sleep deprived when using this microwave, it only having 4x buttons is a bonus! I suspect our first few weeks may also involve re-heating food parcels dropped in by family 🙂
We wanted a larger unit as the steriliser has a larger diameter than a standard dinner plate (friends with the same steriliser have warned us it doesn’t fit in their standard-size microwave).
The flatbed design is great, no fiddly rotating glass plate. Super easy to clean the inside.
It did arrive from Amazon in a stupidly too-large box with oodles of extra packing; but the product in the RH box is well protected for transit and nice and snug.
I will never have anything but a flat bed microwave from now onwards I nearly drop kicked my old turn table out the back door so pleased to see back of it .the new flatbed it’s big its looks great fits all dishes and heats perfectly evenly very happy
Well I was not expecting much because of the price but I wanted a smaller microwave than the norm and no turntable. This was the only one I could find that was smaller than some. Wow it’s great if you want a no fuss microwave with no cook this cook that which I never ever used this is amazing press how many minutes off it goes no awful turntable it’s bliss very happy.
Well I was not expecting much because of the price but I wanted a smaller microwave than the norm and no turntable. This was the only one I could find that was smaller than some. Wow it’s great if you want a no fuss microwave with no cook this cook that which I never ever used this is amazing press how many minutes off it goes no awful turntable it’s bliss very happy.
Well I was not expecting much because of the price but I wanted a smaller microwave than the norm and no turntable. This was the only one I could find that was smaller than some. Wow it’s great if you want a no fuss microwave with no cook this cook that which I never ever used this is amazing press how many minutes off it goes no awful turntable it’s bliss very happy.
Well I was not expecting much because of the price but I wanted a smaller microwave than the norm and no turntable. This was the only one I could find that was smaller than some. Wow it’s great if you want a no fuss microwave with no cook this cook that which I never ever used this is amazing press how many minutes off it goes no awful turntable it’s bliss very happy.
I love the simplicity of this microwave. Gave it 4 stars as I wish it was smaller.
Don’t know about long term use yet. The control panel is slightly bumpy (see photos) and so detracts from the gleaming mirror finish door. Great not having a turntable.
I live in Denmark and there we have another kind of power plug/wall outlet. But I wanted this microwave so I’ve changed the power plug to a EU plug and it works perfect. Buy it!
I live in Denmark and there we have another kind of power plug/wall outlet. But I wanted this microwave so I’ve changed the power plug to a EU plug and it works perfect. Buy it!
Large. Can take large dishes/containers. Does not always cook evenly, particularly for items placed away from the centre of the cooker, although this can be solved by moving everything around halfway through the cooking process. Generally pleased.
After several months use, I would say that all the above still holds true but experience of using other microwaves has accentuated the drawbacks of this one. Although it is large, it is comparatively underpowered for its size – so you can put a lot in it, but the more you put in the longer it takes to cook (which defeats the object of it a bit). Also, the more you put in the more uneven the cooking seems to be, compared to similarly sized ovens with a turntable, so we tend to put less in (which means we would have been just as well off with a smaller and cheaper turntable one).
Good size for a family of 4 without taking up too much counter space. Lack of a spinning plate is a real boon! You can use square plates, bigger dishes etc. Also means you’re not having to continually re-seat the plate onto its runner. Should be much easier to clean too.
If you want a simple microwave then this is perfect. Simple to use, simple to clean.
If you want to use complex timers then maybe it’s not for you. I defrost and reheat food, reheat my coffee and make the occasional cup brownie in it; it does all that perfectly.
Very good. Love the lack of a spinning platter. However, the interior light on mine is so dim that it is useless. You cannot see inside at all. Is it just mine or is it designed like that?
Very please with this microwave it is solid and good looking the simple controls are all that is needed. The flat bed means I can put oblong dishes and large plates in it. The appliance stays put when opening the door not like some I have had that tend to move. I have no complaints whatsoever with this microwave and would recommend to anyone.
Very please with this microwave it is solid and good looking the simple controls are all that is needed. The flat bed means I can put oblong dishes and large plates in it. The appliance stays put when opening the door not like some I have had that tend to move. I have no complaints whatsoever with this microwave and would recommend to anyone.
The number 1 on the digital time display played up within a couple of weeks, and now shows only the bottom half of the figure. It’s a bit annoying – but doesn’t affect the efficiency and not worth sending back for.
PS. Stopped working completely after 8 months. However, rang Amazon and new microwave – same model – arrived next day and old one taken away. Full refund. Very pleased under circumstances.
First impressions are great. It’s sleek and elegant, and if all you want is a simple microwave to quickly reheat food with minimal fuss then this is the one. If you have never had reason to change the power setting of your microwave nor used any of the functions on your old microwave besides hitting time/start/stop, then this unit is targeted precisely at you. By giving up features you don’t use, you will get a nice easy-clean flatbed unit with no moving parts at a very reasonable price point. For a 800W unit it’s certainly heating faster than I would expect too. Smaller plates of food are often piping hot within just one minute. I will say that I have gotten better results for bowls of soup with the old turntable microwave but I would tend to prefer the stove top for liquids anyway. I will call out that one area in which it does not perform quite so well but for regular plates of of food, I have had very good results so far. On the whole, a great buy.
The only downsides are it shows all the fingerprints on the outside and it rattles when it is cooking {I assume it is because the dish is directly on the metal base} these are only minor issues and I haven’t knocked any stars off for them as I still think it is a great microwave and would recommend it.
Also just for reference it says in the manual that it needs 30cm clearance above the microwave and 7.5cm at the sides which I didn’t see anywhere online before buying.
Best of all, no stupid little plate to keep coming off its runners!
I think they could have reduced the controls to three. I would prefer the microwave to come on automatically two seconds after the last change to the time. But I’m sure I’ll get used to hitting the on button in time. Not enough of a quibble to detract from the 5* rating I’m giving it.
One big advantage over our old machine (an all-singing, all-daning combo microwave/oven/grill which we never used in the other rmodes) is that there are no ventilation slots on the top that have to be kept clear.
Our last microwave was on it’s last legs, so it was time for an upgrade.
We wanted a simple, flat bed microwave. These are great, as you can fit rectangular sized dishes in easier than in a normal microwave.
The functions on this are great. They’re really simple and easy to use.
I do like this product. It is all it sets out to be – it has four straightforward programmes and does exactly what you wanted. However the simplicity doesn’t limit its use in the kitchen. I have had microwaves which many functions but found that I simply didn’t use them.
You set the time press microwave or defrost and away you go. There are no fiddly buttons like full power etc they are just either full power or defrost.
Previous microwave had all the bells and whistles but they were never used. Flat bed is so much easier than a plated one as more dishes fit in side it and easier to clea
One thing to watch is the external dimensions as this is a large unit. It also needs clear space above, behind and at the sides in addition to the dimensions of the unit itself
The packaging was good with interesting pictures and handy handles inside the box for lifting.
Instruction booklet was easy to follow, I like the fact that the important safety information was in large print and easy to read.
This item is very straightforward to use. Just four large buttons clearly labelled. Nice modern sleek design and I really like the modern mirrored effect to the door. Exactly what we were looking for. Like the fact that there is no turntable so very smooth finish inside and easy to clean.
5* item for me, I would recommend this product.
It came with a few recipes, I’ve done the cake in a mug and it came out perfect!
Super easy to clean as it has no plate, though it is a bit strange to not see your food spinning but you get use to it.