I am very disappointed it is the worst microwave I have ever bought. Takes forever to defrost anything. Heating up twice as long as simple, smaller wattage ones.
Lorraine smith. Acrid smell after use of microwave programme. Convention oven doesn't cook food thoroughly even when following instructions on device and item packaging.Disappointing.
Barbaralooks good, loads of spce. The oven doesnt work 2 dinners have been ruined , its not fit for purpose but microwave works ok
LeeIt's a good size and holds enough to meet my requirements.. When using the microwave there is a lot of condensation builds up inside. I believe the venting is inadequate.
Christine. The oven fan is catching making a unbearable noise.
Confirmed purchaserSeagull rattling sound from convection oven Difficulty putting in time on convection oven. Grill needs warm-up time as it is not a quartz one which is ‘instant’
CollySeagull rattling sound from convection oven
Difficulty putting in time on convection oven.
Grill needs warm-up time as it is not a quartz one which is ‘instant’
Firstly, the instruction manual is confusing and inadequate. You'd have thought Russell Hobbs would have done a better job of writing this. (See photo of the installation instruction page.)Secondly, in convection mode, the temperature is substantially lower than stated. I tried cooking some fairy cakes at 180 degrees just to test it, and they came out completely uncooked in the middle after 12 minutes of cooking. Yes, I had pre-heated the oven. In my cooker they would have been perfectly cooked at this point or a few minutes earlier. Then I put some scampi in, having pre-heated the oven to its max - 220 degrees. They were JUST about done after 15 minutes, but not very crispy. Again, in my own oven these would have been done in about 12 minutes, and been much crispier. I bought this combination microwave with the idea of saving money, but if the food takes longer to cook, then I'm clearly not doing that. I note that other buyers have complained about poor convection performance. I wish now that I had taken their views more seriously.Thirdly, the mirror finish front looks nice but marks really easily and it's a job to keep it clean.I returned the item and replaced it with a Panasonic NN-CT56JB, which is brilliant and beats the Russell Hobbs in all departments.
JennieFirstly, the instruction manual is confusing and inadequate. You'd have thought Russell Hobbs would have done a better job of writing this. (See photo of the installation instruction page.)
Secondly, in convection mode, the temperature is substantially lower than stated. I tried cooking some fairy cakes at 180 degrees just to test it, and they came out completely uncooked in the middle after 12 minutes of cooking. Yes, I had pre-heated the oven. In my cooker they would have been perfectly cooked at this point or a few minutes earlier. Then I put some scampi in, having pre-heated the oven to its max - 220 degrees. They were JUST about done after 15 minutes, but not very crispy. Again, in my own oven these would have been done in about 12 minutes, and been much crispier. I bought this combination microwave with the idea of saving money, but if the food takes longer to cook, then I'm clearly not doing that. I note that other buyers have complained about poor convection performance. I wish now that I had taken their views more seriously.
Thirdly, the mirror finish front looks nice but marks really easily and it's a job to keep it clean.
I returned the item and replaced it with a Panasonic NN-CT56JB, which is brilliant and beats the Russell Hobbs in all departments.
Large lump on the rear of the microwave means you can't push it against the wall. There's a reason the pictures of some micorwaves show them in the corner of the kitchen...
KimNow this is a lovely large microwave. My husband and I were taken aback by its size when we got it (cuz it's just two of us). Functionality of the microwave is good. Unfortunately that's as far as we got it using it. We were quite excited to have a piece that does everything a stove could but was highly disappointed when we got no proper instruction manual to use the piece. I would expect a piece like this and the price paid that a proper manual and recipe book would be given as I've purchased cheaper appliances in the past that came with proper instructions. I even tried researching online for videos from the company (which wasn't very useful) and blogs from customers to which I realised that most I've read felt the same way.
VjWorks well but is tinny and gets VERY hot on the outside when using oven which i have not had on previous combination microwaves.
TIn need of repair after just three months and limited use, not a quality product.
Amazon CustomerI liked the look of it but it did not work. I am just wondering now whether to order another in the hope that it was a one-off, or to start again with another make and model.
BeanoakSorry I sent it back, it seemed very complicated and huge, yes I know I had access to the dimensions but it still seemed bigger than expected.
SquirrelThis large 30 capacity litre Russell Hobbs Microwave features a modern and stylish design with a mirrored door finish. It combines microwave cooking with grill power and convection oven enabling you to cook a variety of dishes with just one appliance. Length of the cable : 5M
This 30L capacity microwave features a modern design, whilst combining microwave cooking with grill power and convection oven, enabling you to cook meals for family and friends or reheat large plates of food easy.
Ingredients:
600g Maris Piper potatoes
20g butter
2 tbsp milk
400g beef mince
1 medium onion, grated
2 carrots, grated
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 tbsp tomato puree
1 beef stock cube
1 tsp Worcester sauce
40g cheddar cheese, grated
Seasoning to taste
Method:
1. Wash the potatoes, pierce the skin in several places and
microwave on full power for 10 minutes, turning over half way through cooking. Check the potatoes and add up to 5
minutes extra cooking time if required.
2. Add the beef mince, onion, carrots and garlic to a microwave
and oven safe dish. Cover with cling film and microwave on full power for 5 minutes, stirring half way through cooking.
3. Add the tomato puree, stock cube and Worcester sauce to the bowl, stir and cook on full power for a further 4 minutes.
4. Preheat the “Grill + Convection” setting for 5 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cut the potatoes in half, scoop out the middles
and mash with the butter, milk and seasoning.
6. Top the mince with the mashed potato and grated cheese.
Place the dish onto the grill rack and cook for 15-20 minutes
until the cheese is golden and the pie is piping hot.
Ingredients:
1 sheet of ready rolled puff pastry
1 egg, beaten
3 tbsp of caramelised onion chutney
150g goats cheese
Black pepper to season
Toasted pine nuts to serve
(optional)
Method:
1. Preheat the microwave’s convection function to 200°C.
Refer to the microwave instruction manual for guidance.
2. Cut the pastry into six 7.5cm (3”) squares and place on a small baking tray.
3. Gently score the pastry 1cm in from the edge of each tart.
4. Brush the outer square with the beaten egg.
5. Place one heaped teaspoon of caramelised onion chutney
into the centre of each square, being careful not to overlap the edges.
6. Cut the goats cheese into 1cm thick rounds and place on top of the caramelised onion.
7. Season with black pepper to taste.
8. Place the tray onto the grill rack and bake at 200°C for 20
minutes or until the tarts are pued up and golden brown.
Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts to serve.
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.
Ingredients:
4 cooking apples
2 tbsp caster sugar
5 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp mixed spice
1 sheet of ready rolled puff pastry
1 egg, beaten
Method:
1. Peel and core the apples and chop into 1cm cubes.
2. Place the apple into a microwave and oven safe pie dish and sprinkle with the caster sugar and mixed spice. Add the cloves and cinnamon stick, cover with cling film and microwave on full power for 3 minutes. Stir the apples,
re-cover and cook for a further 2 minutes or until softened.
Once cooked, remove the cloves and cinnamon stick.
3. Preheat the microwave oven to 200C on the convection
setting.
4. Cut a circle of pastry to the same size as the pie dish and lay on top of the apples. Brush the pastry with the beaten egg.
5. Place the dish onto the grill rack and bake the pie for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up and golden.
The true fan assisted oven acts exactly the same as a conventional oven which gives you the option of an extra cooking facility, for large dinner parties and family gatherings.
The large 30 capacity combined with microwave, grill, and convection oven enables you to cook a variety of dishes with just one appliance, ideal for families.
The choice of auto cook menus makes programming your microwave simple and easy. The combination aspect enables you to combine microwave energy, a grill and convection heating (fan assisted) so you can heat, roast, crisp and brown. Ideal for cooking lasagnes, pizzas, baked potatoes and cottage pies. Check the recipes for ideas.
This microwave has a 31.5 cm wide removable glass turntable and a stainless steel interior for easy cleaning. It also has weight and time defrost settings a child safety lock and a simple, functional control panel, including clock and digital timer. It comes complete with a grill rack and baking tray, giving everything you need to use every function of this combination microwave.
| Brand | Russell Hobbs |
| Model Number | RHM3003 |
| Colour | White |
| Item Weight | 19.9 Kg |
| Product Dimensions | 51 x 52 x 33.5 cm |
| Capacity | 30 |
| Volume Capacity | 30 litres |
| Power / Wattage | 710 watts |
| Auto Shutoff | No |
| Special Features | Digital, Convection, Grill |
