Black & Decker RC1005, RC1805 User Manual
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Safety of others
Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
After use
Remove the plug from the socket and let the appliance
cool down before leaving it unattended and before
changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.
When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
place.
Children should not have access to stored appliances.
Inspection and repairs
Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective
parts. Check for breakage of parts and any other
conditions that may affect its operation.
Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
by an authorised repair agent.
Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of
damage, ageing and wear.
Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or
mains plug is damaged or defective.
If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or
defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair agent
in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply
cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
Additional safety instructions for rice cookers
If water has entered the unit allow it to dry thoroughly
before using the appliance again.
Always ensure that the heating plate and the bottom of the
cooking bowl are free from spilled particles before cooking.
Keep the unit and heating plate clean and free from any
foreign particles.
Always carry the appliance using the side handles.
Do not switch the appliance on without having inserted the
cooking bowl.
Do not use the appliance for deep frying food and do not
let any part of the rice cooker come into contact with hot
oil.
Do not obstruct the steam vent with any article.
Intended use
Your Black & Decker rice cooker has been designed for
cooking rice. This product is intended for household use only.
Important safeguards
Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic
safety precautions, including the following, should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
Read this entire manual carefully before using the
appliance.
The intended use is described in this manual. The use of
any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
Warning! The temperature of accessible surfaces may be
high when the appliance is operating.
Do not touch hot surfaces.
Always take care when using the appliance.
Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug
from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
Do not place the appliance on or near heat sources or in a
heated oven.
Do not allow the power supply cord to hang over the edge
of your work top or table.
Always place the appliance on a level surface with
adequate free space on all sides.
Do no place the appliance below a socket outlet.
Do not place the appliance on a wet or slippery surface.
Do not place the appliance on or near heat sources or in
a heated oven.
Do not use the appliance near flammable or explosive
materials.
Do not use the appliance outdoors.
Always protect the appliance from water or excessive
humidity.
Do not move the appliance when in use.
Operate the appliance only with dry hands.
Do not use the appliance if you have bare feet.
If the power supply cord is damaged during use,
disconnect the appliance from the power supply
immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before
disconnecting from the power supply.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not
in use, before fitting or removing parts and before
cleaning.
Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.
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To prevent damaging the non stick coating on the
appliance always use the plastic rice spoon or other
rubber or wood utensils.
Electrical safety
Before use, check that the mains voltage corresponds to
the voltage on the rating plate.
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Do not immerse the appliance, power supply cord or
plug in water or other liquid.
This product must be earthed.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Extension cables
As the appliance is earthed and of class I construction,
only use a 3-core extension cable.
When using an extension cable make sure it is correctly
wired and rated for its use.
Overview
This appliance includes some or all of the following features.
1. Control lever
2. Keep-warm indicator
3. Cook indicator
Fig. A
4. Rice spoon
5. Measuring cup
Unpacking
Remove all packaging from the appliance.
Wash the cooking bowl, lid, steaming tray, measuring cup
and serving spoon in warm sudsy water before first use.
Use
Measuring the rice (fig. A & B)
The measuring cup (5) can be used to measure the rice.
Each cup of uncooked rice normally gives two bowls of
cooked rice. Do not exceed the quantities indicated on the
inside of the cooking bowl (6).
Measure the rice with the measuring cup (5).
Determining the required water quantity (fig. A & B)
The amount of water required is indicated on the scale (7) on
the inside of the cooking bowl (6).
Measure the water quantity with the measuring cup (5)
according to the table below.
Rice quantity Water quantity
RC1005
1 cup 2 cups
2 cups 3 cups
3 cups 3.5 cups
4 cups 5 cups
RC1805
4 cups 5 cups
6 cups 7 cups
8 cups 9 cups
10 cups 1
1 cups
Cooking rice (fig. B)
Warning!
Do not interfere with the automatic action of the control
lever by preventing it from switching to the warm mode.
Exercise caution when handling the appliance as the
cooking bowl and accessories get hot during use.
These may remain hot for some time after use.
Steam can escape from the unit when the accessories or
lid is removed.
Do not use the cooking bowl to wash the rice.
Measure the rice.
Wash the rice thoroughly under cold running water to
remove excess starch.
Put the washed rice into the cooking bowl (6).
Add the required amount of water.
Put the cooking bowl into the appliance.
Ensure the cooking bowl is correctly fitted in good contact
with the heating plate (8).
Plug the supply cord into a suitable electric supply.
The cook indicator (3) will light up.
Press the control lever (1) to start the cooking process.
The cook indicator will go out when the cooking process is
finished. After that the keep-warm indicator (2) will light up
automatically.
Note: For the best rice results stir the rice just after the keepwarm indicator comes on. Stirring the rice with he rice spoon
allow the steam to escape. This will give fluffier rice.
Cleaning and maintenance
Warning! Before cleaning and maintenance, remove the
plug from the socket and allow the appliance to cool.
Do not wash any part of the appliance in a dishwasher.
Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.
Do not use scouring pads.
If necessary, use a mild detergent to remove spots.
Do not use any abrasive or solvent based cleaner.
Warning! Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other
liquid.
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Protecting the environment
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Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product
available for separate collection.
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Separate collection of used products and packaging
allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand for
raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who
will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our
after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet
at: www.2helpU.com
Technical data
RC1005 RC1805
Voltage V 230 230
Power input W 400 700
Weight kg 1.7 2.5
EC declaration of conformity
RC1005 TYPE 1/RC1805 TYPE 1
Black & Decker declares that these products conform to:
73/23/EEC, EN 60335
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the technical
file and makes this declaration on behalf of Black & Decker.
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Kevin Hewitt
Director of Consumer Engineering
Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG,
United Kingdom
14-1-2009
Guarantee
Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and
offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is
in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights.
The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member
States of the European Union and the European Free Trade
Area.
If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty
materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24 months
from the date of purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to
replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair wear
and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum
inconvenience to the customer unless:
The product has been used for trade, professional or hire
purposes;
The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;
The product has sustained damage through foreign
objects, substances or accidents;
Repairs have been attempted by persons other than
authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff.
To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of
purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can
check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by
contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address
indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised
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service and contacts are available on the Internet at:
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