Russell Hobbs RHM2031 20 L 800 W Stainless Steel Digital Grill Microwave with 5 Power Levels, 1000 W Grill Power, Automatic Defrost, 8 Auto Cook Menus, Clock, Timer, Easy Clea
Russell Hobbs Microwave with Grill
The RHM2031 microwave has a sleek and professional design. As well as an appealing look, this appliance also includes impressive functionality, with 800 watts of microwave power and a 1000 watt grill providing quick and convenient cooking in your home.
Recipe ideas for your microwave
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Steamed Salmon, Baby Potatoes and AsparagusFunction: Microwave and Grill Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets 300g baby potatoes 250g asparagus 1 tsp butter 2 slices lemon 1 tbsp. chopped dill Salt and pepper Method: 1. Place the potatoes in a microwavable container with the butter. Season and cover with cling film. Cook on full power for 4-5 minutes or until cooked. Keep covered. 2. Meanwhile, place the salmon in a microwavable container with the lemon and dill. Season and cover with cling film. As soon as the potatoes are cooked, cook the salmon on full power for 3 minutes. If necessary, extend the cooking time by up to 2 minutes, checking at regular intervals until the salmon is cooked through. Place the salmon under the grill for 2-3 minutes if you prefer a crisp grill finish. 3. Finally, wash and trim the asparagus, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes, then serve with the salmon and potatoes. | Ciabatta PizzaFunction: Grill Ingredients: 2 small ciabatta loaves 300ml jar of tomato pasta sauce 150g grated cheddar cheese Pizza toppings of your choice, such as pepperoni and sliced pepper Method: 1. Preheat the grill function for 5 minutes using your microwave instruction manual as a guide. 2. Slice the ciabatta loaves in half to make 4 long slices. 3. Place the ciabatta on a baking tray and on a high grill rack. Lightly toast the bread for 2-3 minutes on each side. 4. Spread the ciabatta with a layer of tomato sauce and top with the grated cheddar cheese. 5. Add additional pizza toppings of your choice. 6. Place the pizzas back under the grill for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Enjoy! | Fuss-Free Poached EggFunction: Microwave Ingredients: 1 medium egg Pinch of salt Recently boiled water Method: 1. Using water from a recently boiled kettle, half fill a microwavable mug. 2. Add a pinch of salt and carefully crack the egg into the water. 3. Microwave on full power for 30 seconds. 4. Check the egg. If necessary, cook for a further 30-45 seconds, checking at 15 second intervals until poached to the desired consistency. 5. Drain and serve. Why not try… Serving with toasted English muffins, steamed spinach and Hollandaise sauce. | Perfect Jacket PotatoFunction: Microwave Ingredients 1 medium baking potato 1 tbsp olive oil Sea salt Method: 1. Thoroughly wash and dry the potato. 2. Using a fork pierce the potato skin in 4 or 5 places. 3. Rub the oil and sea salt into the potato. This helps to crisp up the skin for an oven-style jacket potato. 4. Place on a microwavable plate and cook on full power for 4 minutes. 5. Turn the potato and cook for a further 3-4 minutes, checking the progress at 1 minute intervals.* 6. Serve with your favourite filling. *Cooking times will vary depending on the size of the potato |
Hints and Tips
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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. When using the grill function, please allow 5 minutes to pre-heat the grill to the correct temperature before using. 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 five 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 RHM2031 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. Grill Function The grill function on your microwave is ideal for those who enjoy crisp brown food. For example, you can use this microwave to melt cheese on nachos, browning the top of your lasagne and toasting garlic bread. | Avoiding MishapsTo 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: | 12.5 kg |
| Dimensions: | 39.5 x 45.2 x 26.2 cm; 12.5 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Russell Hobbs |
| Model: | RHM2031 |
| Colour: | Stainless Steel |
| Colour: | Stainless Steel |
I unpacked it and for the wife it was love at first sight. I haven’t got to touch it, let alone use it, hopefully the novelty won’t wear of as i quite like being waited on. Money we’ll spent.
I am enjoying using it, which I do very frequently. Russell Hobbs is a well known brand and has been the brand of many of my appliances over the years. I still have an electric coffee percolator a wedding present from the 70s and it still works.
Magnolia.
20L for small amount of food, effective cooking.
For roasting a small chicken eg 2.8lb could be far too small for it, but it is quite a common dish
OK, it looks good, easy to clean.
Love the grill on it, cheese and onion on toast – 3 mins – so saves my oven grill electric and time of course.
The full power is supposed to be 800, where my prev one was 750 and this feels like it takes longer to reheat my tea/brew. Not by a lot, but ???. Also other reviews have said once it has finished you can’t just hit power again for another 30 secs, you have to open door and then hit it as many times as you wish to increase time.
That said – it hasnt been a rob to me, you just get used to it, but thought I’d let you know.
Overall it looks good and feels very heavy / sturdy.
Would I buy again ? Yes I would.
Bought this as a house warming present and my friends love i
Good value for money and easy to use. It arrived on time and was well packed. All the features are easy to use and are all covered in the accompanying handbook. It works well and looks very nice.
Was easy to operate, wish I had got a 23 litre ,instead of 20 litre capacity,
but can cope. Better than my last one I had,heats well. Found grill useful.
My wife has issues with grip and arthritis in her hands. Nice and easy to use, Previous needed a bit of pressure this one nice easy dial and settings
Product was a nice Xmas present and value for money well unknown to be honest but Product overall works excellent and happy with i
‘Do not’ is frequently used in the guide
Perfect microwave as an addition to your cooker. Defrosts and heats perfectly, looks lovely and very easy to use.
Not as noisy or difficult to use as some reviewers say. The handbookk is invaluable for settling times but you do need to queek timings for your own preferences For example toasted cheese sandwiches can be made by 2 mins first side 1,5 the others side to toast the bread and finally 30 sec or so in normal microwave to melt the cheese etc. Different bread slight different timings Experiement at use your own timings based on advice rather than following slavishly Good solid feel to it as well as looking good
A little complicated to use at the start but once you understand that you can also just turn the dile instead of cancelling the last function its great. Its super fast, looks brilliant and its easy to clean. Wonderful microwave I would recommend
This is a well built and good looking microwave. Priced well. Grill is a bonus!
It does its job but I a little small. You can stand a packet up you have to lay it down.
Great for grilling small items, and steaming. Last one lasted 18 months, unfortunately it does rust like all the rest under the glass plate.
The microwave is easy to use and clean good for the value of money
All round good value for money.Lots of options, pre programmed cooking times.
All round good value for money.Lots of options, pre programmed cooking times.
But if you use heavy plates or casserole dishes the glass plate often comes off the carousel as you place
items in, very annoying over a peroid of time.
But if you use heavy plates or casserole dishes the glass plate often comes off the carousel as you place
items in, very annoying over a peroid of time.
Looks good works well not too loud not tried the grill yet but everything else works grea
The information booklet is easy to understand in operation of the microwave.
Combination of heating and grilling operations as well as separate cooking and grilling.
Great value for money.
At first I couldn’t get it to set but when I hit buttons at the side instead of fully on front it works fine.
Good value for money.
Perfect microwave… It’s just the right size, looks good and cooks great. It’s so easy to use too. Pop something in and press the knob a few times until the display says 3.30 (for example) or alternatively turn the knob to the required time and press it in. Want perfect cheese on toast? Toast the bread in a toaster as usual, sprinkle with cheese, then put it on the metal rack and into the microwave, press the grill button and twist the knob to 2.30 and push it in. Perfect! Hope it lasts as I’m very impressed.
Having not digested the instructions there seems to be more than is explained on the dial. Have used it for basic warming of pre cooked meals. Was expecting the internal parts to be stainless steel. My old painted model went rusty.
Having not digested the instructions there seems to be more than is explained on the dial. Have used it for basic warming of pre cooked meals. Was expecting the internal parts to be stainless steel. My old painted model went rusty.
I like the styling of this microwave and the range of cooking options that are available however the one thing that I don’t like is the cooling fan that kicks in after 2 minutes or more microwaving because even after the cooking has finished, the fan continues on for another 2 minutes or so