Russell Hobbs RHM1714B 17 Litre 700 W Black Digital Solo Microwave with 5 Power Levels, Digital Clock and Timer, 8 Auto Cook Menus, Automatic Defrost, Easy Clea
Russell Hobbs Compact Microwave
The RHM1714B from Russell Hobbs is simple and easy to use with 700 watts of microwave power, providing you quick and convenient cooking in your home.
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About your Russell Hobbs microwaveMicrowave ovens do not generate any heat themselves but instead 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 microwave stay much cooler. Microwaves cannot go through metal, so the inside of the appliance is lined with metal. The door is lined with a fine metal mesh which stops microwaves getting through. Cleaning Avoid using scouring pads, steel wool or other abrasives. Warm soapy water and a sponge should get rid of all moisture and food spillages. | How to get the best cooking resultsReheat With six microwave power levels to choose from, you can ensure all your food is cooked or re-heated to the optimum temperature. Auto-Defrost This microwave has automatic defrost settings, all you have to do is input the weight of the food and the microwave selects the ideal defrost time. Auto Cook Menus The RHM1714B also features pre-programmed auto cook menus such as pizza, fish and popcorn, allowing you to cook all your favourite food at the push of a button. | Hints and tipsTo avoid any microwave mishaps it is recommended to take extra care with the following: Low moisture foods (eg. cereals, bagels, dried pasta, pulses and chocolate) – These must be cooked on a low power level for a very short length of time, or preferably not at all. 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. Foods with a membrane or outer skin (eg. fruits, sausages, potatoes) – Food with a sealed or none porous skin must be pierced to allow pressure and steam to escape. |
| Weight: | 10.5 kg |
| Dimensions: | 36 x 45.2 x 26.2 cm; 10.5 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Russell Hobbs |
| Model: | RHM1714B |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
Really good product matches well WITH other items and really nice looking really good
A perfect little microwave for my small kitchen. I was extremely happy with it until the bulb went in under a month. I’ve never ever had to replace a microwave bulb before after decades of using them. Not good!
A perfect little microwave for my small kitchen. I was extremely happy with it until the bulb went in under a month. I’ve never ever had to replace a microwave bulb before after decades of using them. Not good!
It does what it is suppose to, I just have a hard time figuring everything ou
There is a separate page of safety info and then the manual itself gets to page 10 before the list of precautions finishes, leaving one thinking it may be safest never to plug the device in. There is also some info that I would have liked before purchase, like the large amount of clearance needed around it (approx 3″ at sides and back and 12″ above). However it is well written, in English, and uses a font size that is suitable for reading, which sets it several light-years ahead of some competitor’s offerings.
It took quite some time to set up the kitchen around the requirements, but once done it seems to work as expected. Very briefly a ‘new’ hot kind of smell but by the second use this was gone. I was hoping to just turn the dial and press go, like previous machines I’ve had, but this one selects the preset rather than time by default so another button needs to be pressed first; not ideal but easy enough to get used to. There are quite a lot of identical buttons which are labelled with modestly sized text, so (unlike my last model, which was clearer) reading glasses are needed to operate it.
It seems to have quite a range of functions, more than many budget models, and so far has done everything I’ve tested it at. The only significant down-side is that the traditional ‘ping’ is loud enough to seem more like an alarm – and it goes off whenever a button is pressed, then ‘four’ times when it finishes heating, then four times again after a pause if one doesn’t open the door in time (then opening the door also sets it off, though just the once). This might be useful for the hard of hearing, except it is also quite high pitched, but it has already been commented on by the neighbours (in an adjoining flat) and I’ve only had it a day; it really doesn’t seem very suitable for early-morning breakfast time unless there is some way to shut it up that I’ve not seen yet.
But overall very pleased with it for the price. If it will last as long as the previous microwaves I’ve had, which failed within months of the warranty expiring, then I shall consider it to be much better value.
Good value you for money and has lasted me a few years now I don’t think it is very powerful but does the job looks nice in my kitchen too
The oven is neat and well made; the instructions need rewriting. Cooking is efficient.
Found it tricky to get to grips with controls at first as far more complicated than my previous microwave
Good overall product sleek design works very well and easy to clea
Good overall product sleek design works very well and easy to clea
I was delighted with this model much easier to use than my previous one
I was delighted with this model much easier to use than my previous one
Does what I need it to do. No instructions so I have no idea what the buttons do or how to use them so have to just go on how long I want it on for.
I ordered this for a friend who needed a replacement. It arrived the next day as stated and my friend was delighted.
Best microwave and it has so many functions. Bought it for a low price so is worth it.
Best microwave and it has so many functions. Bought it for a low price so is worth it.
At the time they did not own a microwave so I wanted to get one that I would buy for myself.
I did alot of research and weighed up many microwaves.
This came out on top overall and I think it looks sleek too.
I would buy it for myself too.
Great microwave for the money, I only use the 30 second button push but it does heat food quickly. Good stuff 10/10
This is the second one of this microwave we have purchased as the other one lasted 7 years before it started to show wear and tear. Looks good with the rest of the range in our kitchen.
I found it a little confusing at first, but after using the instruction guide a few times when using it, now getting the hang of it.
Really nice looking microwave. Not too big or small. Perfect size and good quality.
Does the job and heats up meals hot, no problem with rust yet. Heavy to carry. Controls are easy to use once you read the manual and fits perfectly in the kitche
could have been more powfull but very well laid out and easy to use
Very happy with this microwave,
Amazing value , amazing color and very pretty on my kitchen , nice size for a small kitchen
Very recommended to buy one of this
The instructions are a bit confusing but it does the job
Lovely addition to our kitchen however, its a lot smaller than my last microwave.
Great little microwave. Powerful easy to clean. Nice handle and value for money. Highly recommend.
– Good value.
– Sleek design.
– Looks nice in the kitchen.
– Looks tiny but has decent capacity.
– Somewhat straightforward to begin using.
– Easy to get out of packaging.
Cons
– Overly complex button scheme, requires multiple button presses to do something as simple as 10 second increments.
– The weight adjust sometimes doesn’t make sense, e.g. for milk it says numbers 1 to 3, what do these mean? There’s enough space on the display to show extra info such as ‘grams’, ‘milliliters’ and so forth.
– There were fingerprints all over the mirror finish, definitely not mines.
Great product and does what it is designed for. Looks nice and slick. Most importantly easy to clean. The functions are also easily to follow.
Great product and does what it is designed for. Looks nice and slick. Most importantly easy to clean. The functions are also easily to follow.
Amazing value for money and looks super smart. Arrived earlu and Packaged well
Bought it fox it’s complex and numerously programmes available and I use it for popcorn and reheating =)) such a waste of a great oven 🙂
I unpacked this oven cleaned it inside and out the instructions were clear and it was working before the driver left the village. Look good and works well.
I unpacked this oven cleaned it inside and out the instructions were clear and it was working before the driver left the village. Look good and works well.
I’ve had this microwave for 3 weeks now its really good, still getting use to using it as it dose so much. Looks great in my kitchen really happy with the product. Would definitely recommend it, well worth the money.
Lovely clean lines and good price too. Very pleased with the purchase and would recommend again.
This review is after using this product for 2 years.
1. Best in business: Never conked even once. Takes anything I throw at it.
2. Easy to clean and maintain
3. One wet wipe inside and outside. Sparkling new.
The way the door is hung makes for difficulty in loading and unloading it with food, would be better if it opened vertically.
Its good if you not using very often. Because not always food is hot after couple of minutes. So good for small uses
Fantastic product
Really has controlled temperature and heating.
Good for pop corn making.
The guide on each food desired temperature
Easy to clean
Durable produc
Modern looking and easy to use, a bit of a pain to clean the mirror finish on the door but overall a nice product worth the money
It is a nice produt, compact and good if you have a small kitchen as mine. In the future I will updade since I didn’t use it too much. But so far there is no big problem. The only problem is that the spinning plate wheels keep leaving theur path easily (-1 star).
The user manual is simple and easy to understand.
The product was very wrapped to protect against possible delivery damages.
This is the first microwave that I have owned , and now I know what I have been missing . Good value for money , does all that I ask for, an excellent buy.
This is the first microwave that I have owned , and now I know what I have been missing . Good value for money , does all that I ask for, an excellent buy.
Needed it for a job load and tenants are happy with it. Happy tenants happy landlord. Price is perfect and arrived quickly. Looks amazing and well worth the price. Great seller as well.
Needed it for a job load and tenants are happy with it. Happy tenants happy landlord. Price is perfect and arrived quickly. Looks amazing and well worth the price. Great seller as well.
This microwave is the complete package. It looks slightly retro and I love that about it.
It’s 700w and the timer took a few tries to get the hang of. Press the big round button once for a 30 second time and twice for one minute but then it skips from 2 mins 30 seconds and jumps to 3 mins 30 bit saying that as it’s only 700watts 3.30 is better than 3 mins. Looks great in the kitchen and really clean looking with the black glass. I’m glad I got this over a more expensive model. Highly recommend
A bit harder to clean than other microwaves I’ve had but nothing that off putting
I have several microwaves over the years all big names too, I think this is the best ones I’ve ever has. There is also many items to match. Toasters, kettles etc
Only trouble it does rust at the very back but otherwise perfect for our needs.
Got as gift. Fit well with look they were going for.
Bought it for my new house, my mum has it so i already knew the controls. Feels really modern and is really good.
This was very well packaged, came when expected and is very easy to use. It looks very classy as the black mirrored glass door makes it look expensive and so easy to work .
This model is bigger than my last sorry I don’t know the model and ever since I purchased the product I’ve had compliments that is, in fact, bigger and sleeker and the fact that it has child lock is a bonus…I do enjoy having a clock monitor but also being able to type in how much my defrosted chicken weighs to then tell me how long it will take to cook is a dream invest you won’t regret i
Bought this model to replace caravan micro wave that stopped working. Fits and works perfectly in the dedicated space.
Cakes rise very evenly and are a lovely golden brown colour. Having used it for a couple of months, I am finding that the rotating plate is very noisy as it turns which is a bit annoying. It’s also a bit stiff and jerks round rather than turning smoothly. But cooks well and the stainless interior is quite easy to keep clean.
Have been using this microwave for about 3 months and it still looks as new. It’s got lots of functions on it, although have only used the main microwave and defrosting features. Not had any issues with it being too small, everything (bowls and jugs etc) fits fine and I like how it gives you a reminder beep a few minutes after it has finished if you don’t open the door, so if you’re in another room and don’t hear it finish, you’ll know your food is done.
This microwave will do what most expensive microwaves will do. i do advise to have a quick read of the menu because it can do things my partners 120 pound microwave cant. Even though this is rated at 700 watt just add or minus ten seconds and it come out perfect. easy to clean inside (not the largest space) the door takes regular cleaning as you can basically use it like a mirror. Brillia
Cute, practical and perfect for nooks and crannies where massive machines won’t fit, only downside is the beeping reminder that tells you stuff is done, the sound is very grating!
Great little microwave – yes it is only a 700w but works just as efficiently as my bulky old one. Nice and tidy, doesn’t take up too much room and works for me! Love the reflective door.
Fits nicely in my kitchen, the only issue,there is too many buttons on this
Looks nice in my kitchen, I wanted a smaller microwave so I had more bench space. It’s easy to wipe down and I’m happy with it. Only down side, it doesn’t have a quick one minute button which I’m used to but works well non the less
Looks nice in my kitchen, I wanted a smaller microwave so I had more bench space. It’s easy to wipe down and I’m happy with it. Only down side, it doesn’t have a quick one minute button which I’m used to but works well non the less
Very nice and good quality microwave, imagine you can find cheaper products but RH is a reputable brand. fingers crossed it lasts me quite a few years, looks presentable too.
Fantastic microwave, stylish, easy to use, great functions, front door mirror finished but tricky to clean we found bit glass cleaner gets rid of smudges/ marks, would really recommend.
I found the instructions quite complicated. They could have been clearer. I followed one of their suggested recipes. It did not work
It’s very basic, not easy to use, there is no quick start button, have to go through a few procedures before you can warm anything up
I love how small this microwave is and it looks really good! It is quite low power compared to my previous one so I need to get used to allowing more time for things to heat. It’s a bit annoying because it beeps once finished until you go open the door – an unnecessary feature.
Nice appliance looks good. The instructions on how to use and the menu needs a bit of reading
This is a really lovely microwave. It’s not bulky at all. It’s quite compact. Easy to use and definitely value for money. This is my second time buying it! Would buy a third if I needed to.
This looks very smart on the work surface and doesn’t take up too much room . Fits the average size dinner plate in perfectly. I managed to work out how to use it without even looking at the instructions so can’t of been that hard . I would recommend this.
Previous microwave was not as effective. It took a long time to heat food. So I bought this one. It’s very handy. Loads of cooking options integrated to the microwave which is helpful. Build quality is good.
Best buy so far.
The design and power are good. My only comment is that you just can increase the time in lapses of 30s (e.g. you cannot set it to 45s).
Does what it says on the tin with added benefit of having a child lock. Would recommend!
Used to make snacks- scrambled eggs micro meals easy to use just the right size and looks good
Great little microwave. Looks stylish. Only mins is the way the timer works. You can’t just his a pre-set time. You have to twist the timing knob until time desired reached. No big problem though
Arrived the day after ordering. Very pleased with it. It would normally be very easy to set up but, my wife and sister decided to set it up together. Well, it was like watching an episode of the Chuckle brothers at work trying to set the time. Eventually they completed the task and all was well. I can now highly recommend the microwave and Amazon.
This compact microwave replaced a Samsung combo oven I had for around 3 years and I never used the grill part and was awful to clean, this one does the job well and is much easier to clean inside, love it and great price too
Looks good and cooks ok. Minor issue that absolutely refuses to time to 3 minutes on the auto timer, despite several tries. Other than that quite happy with purchase and cos
works as it should, only annoying thing is if you need to turn the dial nob (time) fast its not responsive, so you have to do it slowly, difficult to explai
Nice looking microwave, but is complicated to use. Also a clock needs to be set. I bought this to be a microwave, not something that tells me the time.
However, still fully functional.
It is easy to use and easy to clean.
Small and quite flimsy
However time will tell , no someone with same brand and similar model and it’s lasted years.
Lovely looking microwave. A little smaller inside than I am used to and fits most round standard sized dinner plates. Its also not as high inside so you will need to be careful of the types of dishes you use to microwave things
it does what it says on the tin so to speak. decent size and easy to use. took me a few minutes to figure out how to use the timers but it starts automatically after you’ve clicked the dial a few times. the black colour and reflective glass on the front is lovley. all in all a good quality microwave if you don’t mind the price.
Very please with this microwave. Kept my old one for years as it still worked but it took up so much room on the work surface, so glad I bought this one, it looks stunning and is so nice and compact, the quality is excellent and to be honest I really cannot fault it at all. Wish I had bought it months ago.
The days of visiting places like currys or Argos are long gone – the remit was to find a microwave that could microwave food, wasn’t too ugly, wasn’t dayglo white and was under 50.
This RH unit fitted the bill and I’m pleased to report it has managed to microwave everything we’ve put in it and there are not yet any signs of flamethrowing tendances.
We would have preferred the 20L unit but it was out of stock and in fairness, 17L will fit most people’s needs – we have rather large dinner plates which fit in here just fine.
It’s good for the price but have had better , it has a great look but the timer dial is tedious it takes ages to spin it up to longer than 2 mins it could be a lot better with easier buttons but it does the job for the price and looks sleek
This is my first microwave in the new home.
Works perfect, no problems so far.
I haven’t tested the functions though.
Cons are that it makes some noise and setting more than 30 seconds doesn’t have a quick timing button.
I keep confusing the knob to set timing (it’s for choosing quick program)
I’ve just received the microwave a few days ago, but what can I say…. Is good and does the job, for now…. Will see later on, but I think it will be OK, as I’ve read lots of other reviews on other websites as well, and has a good rating.