Russell Hobbs RHRETMM705B 17 L 700 W Black Compact Retro Solo Manual Microwave with 5 Power Levels, Timer, Defrost Setting, Easy Clean [Energy Class D]


About the RHRETMM705B

Compact and stylish, the RHRETMM705R is the perfect everyday microwave, and with its 700 watts of microwave power and 17 litre cavity capacity, it’s ideal for cooking a variety of meals in minutes. The chic and trim design means you have flexibility in choosing the perfect spot to show off your new appliance.

Once you have prepared the microwave for first use, simply place your food in suitable cookware, open the door and position onto the assembled turntable. Next all you need to do is select a power level and the cooking time required by turning the easy to use dials, found on the control panel. The internal microwave light lets you know that cooking is in progress.

When the cooking cycle has finished the microwave has a handy ringer function that will sound to alert you. And that’s it! Cooking has never been so easy.

Choose the RHRETMM705R for the ultimate in microwave cooking convenience.

Additional Features

With the RHRETMM705R you can tailor cooking to suit your recipe using the 5 power levels available for selection. For added functionality, there’s also an essential defrost setting, saving you time so that you can cook meals straight from the freezer.

The microwave is also easy to clean; simply wipe with a damp cloth to maintain excellent performance.

Avoiding Mishaps

To 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: 10.7 kg
Dimensions: 36.6 x 45.1 x 25.6 cm; 10.7 Kilograms
Brand: Russell Hobbs
Part: RHRETMM705B
Colour: Black
Batteries Required: No
Batteries Included: No
Colour: Black
Dimensions: 36.6 x 45.1 x 25.6 cm; 10.7 Kilograms

82 Responses

  1. Jill says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    I like the design , and how it is so easy and not complicated to use than some of the other types , it is very quiet and not noisey whilst using it , and it works well , and i was pleased
    with the arrival as it was delivered a lot earlier than I was expecting , looks good as well .

  2. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Superb microwave. Does everything it’s meant to. Added bonus is that the vents are on the side so you can still place items on top of it.

  3. Phil Hornshaw says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersLove the mic. Very easy to use.Only critiscism is the dial has to be moved forward and then back again for times less than a minute.The timer also does not indicate seconds ,so you have to guess.Not for people with poor eyesite.Looks good, and heats nicely.Its also smaller externally which is good to fit in smaller area.The interia fits a good large plate.Over all notbadfor money.

  4. MauricioSimmons says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersI like this, controls look very retro and it’s very easy to operate. You don’t need a degree in math to understand how to set the cooking time, simple controls for a simple person like me 🙂

  5. HollieFXDN says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersSimple easy to use dials, always used a higher W microwave so have to remember it takes longer.
    As for compact you can just about fit a pint mug in height and it only just fits our dinner plates on.

  6. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Arrived as expected looks great colour is great easy to clea

  7. Pauline Adamek says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    everyday cooking & heating milk for my flask of coffee. it’s great. replaced my previous russell hobbs microwave.

  8. KarlBoswell says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    complete with kettle and toaster really finishes the retro look

  9. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Easy to use and looks great
    Really like the retro desig

  10. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Exactly what I wanted- vintage look and easy to use

  11. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    A smart, very easy to use and very effective. Seems to warm stuff more quickly than our existing 700w machine. The analogue dials makes it very easy to use.

  12. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Looks really good and works well, very happy with it.

  13. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersDes what is asked of it apart from defrosting takes ages. However, I wanted a basic microwave and that is what I got.

  14. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Need to remember to push button over 2 then back to under 2 when the time you need is less than that bit of a pai

  15. Steve Withers says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Bought this to replace a broken microwave and after some research this one was chosen and I am not disappointed. Compact powerful and more aesthetically pleasing than most. Its simple retro styling and controls make it a great purchase and an ease to use.

  16. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    This microwave is uncomplicated and easy to use. Just simple dials. Plus it very stylish. Great item. In fact I have two!

  17. ArronRaymond says:

     United Kingdom

    great item however the box front was damaged on delivery. The product was safe when I unwrapped it.

  18. Purushottam Gaurav says:

     United Kingdom

    My previous, all singing & dancing microwave was not used to its full potential…as all I wanted and needed was a microwave that saved oven time by part cooking jacket potatoes and cooking perfect al dente veg! This cute microwave takes up hardly any room and is attractive whilst being a vital part of the kitchen. Perfect!

  19. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersI am of the older generation and positively dislike the high beeps emitted by so many modern appliances. The Russell Hobbs microwave gives a pleasant sounding deep tone when the food is cooked or defrosted. There are just two simply controls which are easy to use. I have previously owned microwaves with a variety of controls and settings but for me, simplest is the best way to go. It also looks good in my kitche

  20. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    This microwave is retro, it looks amazing and l love it.

  21. Wayne Cunningham says:

     United Kingdom

    Don’t cook in microwave usually use for defrost and heating food brilliant microwave

  22. FelicitYoo says:

     United Kingdom

    We just needed a simple to use, compact microwave with a retro feel. This one is perfect.

  23. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Perfect size for us wanted one that wasn’t to big Nice style looks good

  24. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Very pleased with this microwave, looks very stylish, easy to use and good value for money. Love it !

  25. RenateHerman says:

     United Kingdom

    Could not be happier, it’s easy to use , every function you need, was sick of have a machine that are complicated and hard to clean.
    Not this ,,,would buy again..

  26. IBZOliveswgvno says:

     United Kingdom

    Good looking functional addition to the kitchen – darker cream than I was expecting

  27. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I love this microwave – it’s so simple without all the fancy electronics most of us never bother with. 2 knobs, one for temperature, the other for timer. All you need really! Looks great, easy to clean and nothing much can go wrong with it, sure I’ll be using for many years to come.

  28. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Love it easy to use suits me better than the digital ones and love the retro look

  29. Chris Chin says:

     United Kingdom

    Lovely retro look which matches my decor perfectly, good value for money as no bells and whistles, but for a good basic microwave can’t go wrong with this model.

  30. Winfred63S says:

     United Kingdom

    As I only use a microwave for defrosting, or heating up food, this suits me very well. It is not too large so doesn’t dominate the kitchen. A large dinner plate fits in it but a casserole dish with handles etc wouldn’t. Very simple to use.

  31. Dhara Singh says:

     United Kingdom

    I received this microwave as my old one was nackered ,it had paint coming off it my old one that is!!but this retro new style was perfect for me I even bought the kettle to match it aswell ,it’s study ,its the right size for my kitchen it does what it says on the package ,basically what else can I say it works just fine ,I love it I would buy again ,and recommend to a friend aswell.thank u.

  32. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I can’t say it’s value for money exactly. It’s easy to use and pretty easy to clean (and I do keep it clean) but it is already starting to show signs of rush and I’ve only had it 6 months. It looks nice and matched my toaster but not sure I’d buy again.

  33. Fiona Mountford says:

     United Kingdom

    It is ideal for my purposes. It is easy to use and clean. Looks great in my kitchen. Great value for the money.

  34. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    My criteria was somewhat limited, warming my fur babies meals and microwave popcorn – this microwave ticked both those boxes for me.
    Aesthetically pleasing to look at and very simple to use.
    Definitely value for money.

  35. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Bought it as a house warming gift for my mother in law. She loves the retro look and feel. She’s very pleased with it.

  36. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Easy to use, no nonsence simplicity always lik erussel hobbs

  37. AnjaHansen says:

     United Kingdom

    700 Watts so standard instuctions need extra 5 % cooking times , most large plates fit but some are snug on the opening however they do turn round adequately, without catching on the side JUST …. like is aid it is snugg

    no vents on top so great for people that like to put things on top of their microwaves….

  38. AlvaroM61ulgyou says:

     United Kingdom

    A stylish compact microwave for gravy/ custard making as well as defrosting/reheating at a great price!

  39. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    ONLY 4 STARS BECAUSE IT COMES WITH AN UGLY STICKER (WHICH DOSNT COME OFF) RIGHT ON ITS FACE WHICH COMPLETELY SPOILS THE LOOK.

  40. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    A REALLY FANTASTIC MICROWAVE OVEN EASY TO USE THANK YOU.

  41. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Delivery people were AWSOME 10 all da way.everyting about da microwave as stated perfect my moms luves it.
    KEEP UP DA GOOD WORK IN THESE TRYING TIMES 100MILLON TO ALL AT AMAZON FOR KEEPING IN REAL KEEP UP DA HARD WORK WE ALL APPRECIATE IT LUV U ALL KEEP SAFE lol

  42. WendellBeahm says:

     United Kingdom

    Love it. It looks lovely very retro. Perfect for one person. Very good price from Amazon compared to other retailers. Next day delivery. Delighted.

  43. CarolynWishart says:

     United Kingdom

    If you know how to use 700W of power all you need is a timer. Excellent performance cooks my basmati rice to fluffy in 24mins. Colour coordinates with the Amica retro Fridgefreezer very well and opens by pulling the door open no locking mechanism to break!

  44. TysonRowntree says:

     United Kingdom

    This microwave only has two knobs , is very simple to use and just what i needed. It looks great and is a very classy looking microwave. I bought it to match up with Charles Bentley Kettle and Toaster as this was recommended by Amazon . It matches perfectly well done Amazon. I purchased cream which is a lovely colour.

  45. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I like the analog controls. Just turn the knob and away it goes. we only ever reheat food with microwaves, so it is perfect for us. The colour matched our other cookwear and looks great. We love the old fashioned look.

  46. Confessions Of A SAHM says:

     United Kingdom

    Love it just the right size for my small kitche

  47. DemetriaVelasqu says:

     United Kingdom

    Love this, looks amazing in my kitchen, easy to use. If you like the look, go for it!

  48. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I wanted a microwave with easy to use controls, not digital, compact, in cream colour. This microwave arrived quickly, well packaged. Looks well in my small kitchen. Easy to clean with quick wipe. Very pleased with this

  49. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 8 From Our UsersI like the cream colour of this microwave which matches our kettle and toaster. It fits into the small surface space we have. I love the deco curvy shape and it looks fine. The controls are not digital and they will probably not break so easily. The only negative is that it is a bit small, but fine to heat up left overs or thaw things out of the freezer for a two person household. I purchased it for our holiday home and am very glad to be able to heat up soups etc without always using saucepans.

  50. Nicholas Tufnell says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersThe microwave looks really nice and the dials are simple!
    We have had a more complicated microwave before and I never worked out what all the buttons did!
    I just want to open the door, chuck the item on, turn it on for a few spins and take it out!
    And it fits the bill and wont look strange in our old cottage!
    my only gripe is that the instruction sticker top layer peeled off leaving the rest behind!
    But otherwise, fantastic!

  51. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 6 From Our UsersI like the cream colour of this microwave which matches our kettle and toaster. It fits into the small surface space we have. I love the deco curvy shape and it looks fine. The controls are not digital and they will probably not break so easily. The only negative is that it is a bit small, but fine to heat up left overs or thaw things out of the freezer for a two person household. I purchased it for our holiday home and am very glad to be able to heat up soups etc without always using saucepans.

  52. AmbroseHoz says:

     United Kingdom

    Complimets my 50;s Kitchen look, with lime green Swam fridge

  53. [email protected] Lisa says:

     United Kingdom

    Lovely retro look – and a nice retro “PING” when ready! Nice cream – not too dark. Very pleased.

  54. ThedaCaird says:

     United Kingdom

    I normally go for digital microwaves. But this manual microwave is not too bad. The only downfall is the capacity is small. Which really and truly I should of paid attention to considering the work I do lol. But I would recommend this and any product from Russell Hobbs is brilliant it reminds of Morphy Richards brand.

  55. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Looks nice..its difficult to time for exact time as you turn dial and it can be frationally ou

  56. JimmieDoran says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 22 From Our UsersLovely machine. I can’t comment on it’s longevity as I only got it two days ago, but it looks good and does the job. Not quite sure that I understand the problem with having to go to two minutes then back for anything less than two minutes. Let’s face it, you have the same problem going forwards as well as back, you don’t have a ‘seconds’ option either way. Unless you are doing some pretty precise cooking, then this shouldn’t be a problem and to be honest, if you are looking to be doing precise cooking, then you should be buying a digital microwave. I also don’t understand the negative comments about the label on the front. Okay, it would be nice if the manufacturer could have attached a more user friendly label, but 30 seconds with a bit of white spirit and the flat end of a wooden skewer and it was off. No lasting damage to the machine and not need for a hammer and chisel! Come on folks, if you’re going to complain about something then make it something useful that can people can use to make an informed decision on whether or not to buy.

    Bottom line – if you want a good looking microwave that does the job at the price, then you could do worse than this.

  57. ManieBlackburn says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 15 From Our UsersLovely machine. I can’t comment on it’s longevity as I only got it two days ago, but it looks good and does the job. Not quite sure that I understand the problem with having to go to two minutes then back for anything less than two minutes. Let’s face it, you have the same problem going forwards as well as back, you don’t have a ‘seconds’ option either way. Unless you are doing some pretty precise cooking, then this shouldn’t be a problem and to be honest, if you are looking to be doing precise cooking, then you should be buying a digital microwave. I also don’t understand the negative comments about the label on the front. Okay, it would be nice if the manufacturer could have attached a more user friendly label, but 30 seconds with a bit of white spirit and the flat end of a wooden skewer and it was off. No lasting damage to the machine and not need for a hammer and chisel! Come on folks, if you’re going to complain about something then make it something useful that can people can use to make an informed decision on whether or not to buy.

    Bottom line – if you want a good looking microwave that does the job at the price, then you could do worse than this.

  58. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Nice looking unit bought for my mother. Looks good and simple to use. Now rather that putting a main oven on for an hr, it takes just a few mins to warm up food 🙂

  59. MelaineR92 says:

     United Kingdom

    Brilliant! Wasn’t complicated at all!
    Looks fab and works fab

  60. ValentiXCDA says:

     United Kingdom

    There is a label on the front of the microwave above the time dial in red writing that states you need to turn the timer past two minutes to cook for less than two minutes I tried to get it off and it has made a mess as the adhesive is impossible to get off this did not need to be there it should be mentioned in the manual.

  61. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    The microwave is exactly as it’s photo. The chrome, is chrome effect 🙁
    I would like to pass on special thanks to the delivery driver for following my instructions and more. I wasn’t home, he placed it exactly where I had asked for to be put, and also ensured it covered up with a waterproof cover that was lying in the storage place, which I hadn’t requested. A big Thank You to that person.

  62. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Perfect little microwave. Good quality and stylish. Too small inside for my regular dinner plates though

  63. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Bought really only to pop my baby’s steriliser into and make the odd thing but love the colour matches my kitchen worktops and works perfect overall perfect for our needs

  64. Fred3633ecwnhqw says:

     United Kingdom

    Good value basic microwave. Two dials so you can’t go wrong. Temperature and time, easy to use but basic… hard to get exact time if seconds are required but I’m happy.

  65. RoseannC64 says:

     United Kingdom

    Lovely little microwave..hence the title compact I suppose.
    The sticker on the front is not an issue for me and I think I’ll leave it on as it instructs what to do if you want to heat something less than 2 minutes. (Turn dial to above 2 mins and then back to the time eg 1 minute).
    Nice retro look about it..and definitely worth the money..

  66. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Quiet, efficient microwave. Good buy.
    First one delivered was stolen by an unknown person who signed for it outside my daughter’s flat door. Amazon replaced it instantly. Love Amazon.

  67. [email protected] Annette Anderson says:

     United Kingdom

    Well after little my other half blow up old one needed to replace quick with a nice easy one and it arrived exactly on time and is excellent addition to the new red range I’m aiming for once kitchen is finished

  68. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I.

    I wanted a small microwave for my kitchen in a cream colour and this is just perfect. Couldn’t be happier and unlike other micros, so simple to use..thanks a bunch. Highly recommend.

  69. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I really love this microwave- it’s so straight forward to use, two dials, one for time and one for power and that’s it! I hate those microwaves where you have to press 5 different buttons before it even turns this on, but this one is idiot proof. Big bonus (apart from being really stylish & a lovely colour) is that it’s so easy to clean, despite being cream coloured and white on the inside. I’ve had mine for 6 months now and really can’t fault it.

  70. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    just as described had a slight problem but robert dyas dealt with everything wonderfully would buy from them again a big thank you to the staff who dealt with me

  71. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Really happy with this purchase. The only reason I’ve marked durability down is because the knobs weren’t made of solid metal and a bit concerned how these will last in the long term.

  72. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 32 From Our UsersWhy buy a retro microwave if you want digital with seconds. It does exactly what it says on the tin. As for moaning about stickers being hard to remove, yes it is a pain but i cleaned mine off in 5 mins. Be honest guys, it looks nice thats why you bought it, if you want to go into catering then get an expensive and practical microwave for extreme cooking!

  73. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our Usersi really really like this microwave.
    the color, the style, easy features…
    at first i bought the toaster and then i saw the electric kettle in the same collection and later the microwave. so i thought about it and i could not forget about all.
    now i have all 3 of them in red :)))
    lovet it! it works all perfectly 🙂

    just wow!

  74. JamesW89czlzo says:

     United Kingdom

    I have the kettle, toaster and coffee machine so was very pleased to find this. Probably could have got a basic cheaper microwave but it looks great and am happy to leave it out, rather than stick in a cupboard

  75. Neha Shukla says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersIt is a nice, glossy, little red microwave, it matches the other branded kitchen appliances we have, and good and accurate heating, as some microwaves exagerate there output. Would not hesitate to purchase

  76. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our Usersso far so good although as others have stated almost impossible to gauge time, looks really nice though. tip to get the sticker off the front one ripped off, use a little bit of oil on a rag and rub.

  77. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I chose this microwave because i wanted a manually operated one instead of digital, however the timer knob is not great, you cant really see what time setting you have chosen and to get it started you have to go past 2 minutes which is a bit of a pain if you are only wanting to heat something up for 30 sec or a minute. apart from that i like it.

  78. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersMy mother had a stroke and I needed a microwave that is simple to operate and not too modern looking. Ideal on both counts, and even my mother has used it, her first ever microwave

  79. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersLooks beautiful, difficult to get exact timing as settings are 2 mins apart and the pointer is rounded so I use a time

  80. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our Usersit looks great but it is hard to know exactly how much time the dial says, but worth it for the retro look !

  81. TaylorHartfield says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersIs OK but would have liked seconds as well as minutes for setting

  82. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 11 From Our UsersLooks lovely and works great. The only hesitation would be the timer is not as accurate as digital.