It’s dark and would look great in a modern kitchen, but be warned that the mirrored glass is a fingerprint magnet – you’ll need to either stop (everyone in he family from) touching it or be prepared to give it a regular wipe. of Scandinavian decor, the Russell Hobbs RHMD714G Scandi 700W 17L Digital Microwave is both stylish and fuctional – providing quick and convenient cooking in your home, without the bulk of a standard . The result is that you can use the entire interior for heating – not just the circular area taken up by the turntable. Other nice touches include the heart button for saving your favourite program and the “A bit more” button – one of the features you’ll find yourself using most.

Additional features include a handy digital clock and count-down timer, and for added peace of mind, this microwave comes with a child safety lock option. Flatbed technology, again borrowed from pricier models, means they have done away with the turntable, instead relying on other technologies to ensure even cooking. The smart defrost program only works with particular types of food, so instead we did a timer defrost. Do not attempt to replace the bulb yourself until you have checked with the support team if you are able to do this for your model.Splatters of food in your microwave look bad, smell bad, and will decrease the efficiency of your microwave. We found the controls weren’t very responsive: you have to give them a good, firm push and sometimes find yourself pressing them repeatedly, unsure whether it’s being registered. For example the beverage mode lets you reheat one or two cuppas, leftovers reheats one or two plates. The Russell Hobbs RHFM2363B is fairly affordable microwave that borrows looks and some features from high-end models.

Its selling points are intelligent sensor programs that figure out cooking times for you and unique foodie settings such as buttons for softening butter and melting chocolate, as well as real-world settings for reheating baked beans and cooking microwave popcorn. As mentioned about though, the mirrored glass door collects fingerprints so be prepared to wipe it clean regularly. If you need advice or support for your product, please in the first instance contact the support provider using the number on this support page.

You press the relevant smart button, depending on whether you want to cook or reheat, and then select from the on-screen menu of popular foods. The few negative reviews of the Russell Hobbs RHFM2363B microwave seem to be related to reliability issues rather than the features of the model. This means you can really make the most of the space inside, so you can pop in a casserole dish or square plate without any hassle. It also has a sleek contemporary design with a mirrored door finish – great for adding a touch of style to your kitchen worktop. It’s a shame that a clever microwave like this can’t do the maths if you specify a precise quantity.