All microwaves seem the same for the most part. You want it to cook your food, look good and do what is advertised.Yet there are so many different microwaves to choose from at so many prices, how do you know which one is the best bang for buck?Let me assure you this is the one you have been looking for.It arrived 3 days early! Does everything as advertised and is really simple to use.We wasn’t sure it would fit our plates as we have large plates but there is plenty of space inside.It has made such a difference to our kitchen and cooks food much faster than the previous model we had.Highly recommend, great build quality as well so it will last years ????
Josh MI bought this toaster because it would look great in my new kitchen, what I didn't know was that it only takes small slices of bread. I have to cut some off the larger slices I have before putting them in the toaster so now I'm back to toasting under the grill! its ok for smaller item such as potatoes cakes or crumpets but it does take a while to cook them.
pattiEasy to use. None
JackieSimple but effective design and works really well. Got a great price as I bought it with a kettle and got money off both.
JRBI found the slots to be the wrong size for the bread. And no matter the setting it burned the toast.
PetGood toaster but not made for warburtons shaped bread
J9This toaster looks lovely & stylish, however the big drawback is that you can’t actually fit a slice of bread in it as the slots are too small.
AnnieThis toaster is fantastic. Looks great and easy to use. Would recommend.
MaggieGood choice of toasters in catalogue, however impressed with all the additions this toaster has. Great service in Argos too
Dw24Very nice toaster, nice design very efficient product. Toasts evenly and quite quickly. Would recommend good value for money.
JennyGood even toasting, far more reliable than others we have had.
EmmaThe only down side to this toaster is that the slots could have been deeper to accomodate dome topped bread but is fine for sqare tinned toastie loaves. Accurate timer which is a big bonus. HAving said that the slots are nice and wide for crumpets etc.
MickLovely product good value for money and It toasts the toast evenly witch is something my last one didn’t
BabyjThank you, excellent toaster, love how wide the inner place for putting your bread is, toasted crumpets was amazing, great product.
EsmePositives: the toaster looks good and makes nice even coloured toast. Negatives: the cable is extremely short and is located at the front of the toaster making it difficult to plug into a wall socket with the front of the toaster towards you so that you can easily use the controls. The controls do not appear to be very robust. In hindsight we should have returned this toaster and chosen a different model.
RonIt toasts well, but the best bit is being able to lift and look without cancelling
JanetBought the four slice toaster and whilst it looks good and is easy to use I find the spaces are much smaller than the slices of bread I use. This means that each slice has to be turned and cooked twice. I use standard sliced loaves so nothing special.
NICKIEThe Russel Hobbs toaster works as good as it looks.
DJBPerfect toaster and can handle thick loafs of bread and it can toast the bread to your taste.
sin460This is a Christmas present, she chose it herself after doing all the reviews so hopefully it comes up to expectation.
LangaraThe Russell Hobbs RHM1714CC microwave has a sleek and stylish design, boasting an attractive mirror door finish. This attractive appliance is simple and easy to use with its 700 watts of microwave power, providing you quick and convenient cooking in your home. The RHM171CC from Russell Hobbs is a 17 litre cavity capacity microwave, comfortably fitting a standard size of dinner plate. It comes with a removable and dishwasher safe glass turn-table for easy cleaning. Pre-programmed auto cook menus, such as pizza (reheat), fish, and popcorn, allow you to cook all your favourite foods at the push of a button. What’s more, there’s automatic defrost settings meaning all you have to do is input the weight of the food, and the microwave selects the ideal defrost time, saving you time and effort. Moreover, 5 microwave power levels enable tailoring of your cooking experience. Additional features include a handy digital clock and count-down timer, and for added peace of mind, the RHM1714CC comes with a child safety lock option. Once the child lock is on, it locks the button control so the microwave cannot be activated.
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The RHM1714CC microwave has a sleek and stylish design, boasting an attractive mirror door finish. With a 17 litre cavity capacity and 700 watts of microwave power, this attractive appliance provides you quick and convenient cooking in your home.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 medium egg, 3 tbsp caster sugar, 2 tbsp self-raising flour, 4 tbsp mini marshmallows, 1 tbsp raisins, 2 tbsp broken rich tea biscuits
Method:
1. Add the butter to a large microwavable mug of at least 350ml. Microwave for 10-20 seconds to melt.
2. Add the cocoa powder and stir to combine. Next add the egg and sugar, beating with a fork.
3. Add the flour and beat again until smooth.
4. Stir in most of the marshmallows, raisins and biscuits and sit the remaining on top.
5. Cook on full power for 1 minute 40 seconds. Check that the mixture is cooked. If not, add time and check at 30 second intervals until it is completely cooked through.
Ingredients:
1 medium egg, A 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
Ingredients:
½ cup macaroni, 1 cup water, ½ cup grated cheddar cheese, Pinch of salt
Method:
1. Add the macaroni to a microwavable mug of at least 350ml and cover with water, adding a pinch of salt. You may need to vary the water level depending on mug size, ensuring there is enough to cover the pasta.
2. Microwave on full power for a total of 8 minutes, or until al dente, stirring after every 2 minutes and adding more water if necessary.
3. Add the cheese to the pasta, mixing with the small amount of water remaining at the bottom of the mug.
4. If the cheese is not completely melted, put the mug back in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
5. Stir, allow to cool sufficiently and tuck in.
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.
3. Finally, wash and trim the asparagus, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes, then serve with the salmon and potatoes.
The Russell Hobbs RHM1714CC microwave has a sleek and stylish design, boasting an attractive mirror door finish. This attractive appliance is simple and easy to use with its 700 watts of microwave power, providing you quick and convenient cooking in your home.
The RHM1714CC is a 17 litre cavity capacity microwave, comfortably fitting a standard size of dinner plate. It comes with a removable and dishwasher safe glass turn-table for easy cleaning.
Additional features include a handy digital clock and count-down timer, and for added peace of mind, the RHM1714CC comes with a child safety lock option. Once the child lock is on, it locks the button control so the microwave cannot be activated.
Matching kettle and toaster available
Pre-programmed auto cook menus, such as pizza (reheat), fish, and popcorn, allow you to cook all your favourite foods at the push of a button. What’s more, there’s automatic defrost settings meaning all you have to do is input the weight of the food, and the microwave selects the ideal defrost time, saving you time and effort. Moreover, 5 microwave power levels enable tailoring of your cooking experience.
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
| Brand | Russell Hobbs |
| Model Number | RHM1714CC |
| Colour | Cream |
| Item Weight | 11.9 Kg |
| Product Dimensions | 36 x 45.2 x 26.2 cm |
| Capacity | 17 litres |
| Volume Capacity | 17 litres |
| Power / Wattage | 700 watts |
