Black & Decker RC1820 User Manual

Rice Cooker

First Use Safety Recommendation

Please read through this booklet for safe and efﬁcient use of the appliance. We urge you to read the "Hint's" section and also follow all detailed instructions even if you are familiar with using this appliance.

Keep this guide handy for future reference.

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RC1820

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1.8L

WARM

COOK

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Parts Identiﬁcation

1 Main body

2 Power cord

3 Control panel

4 Control lever

5 Outer lid

6 Lid release button

7 Steam vent hole

8 Mounting pin

9 Detachable inner lid

10 Cooking bowl

11 Water level indicator

12 Heating plate

13 Magnetic switch

14 Steam tray

15 Measuring cup

16 Rice spoon

17 Spoon holder

18 Condensation trap

19 Handle

Intended use

Your Black and Decker Rice Cooker has been designed for cooking rice as described in this manual. Do not use this appliance for any other purpose. This product is intended for household use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, personal injury and material damage.

Read all of this 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.

• 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 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 not 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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Safety of others

• Never leave an appliance unattended

when in use.

• Do not allow children or any person

unfamiliar with these instructions to use

the appliance.

• Do not allow children or animals to come

near the work area or to touch the

appliance or power supply cord.

• Close supervision is necessary when the

appliance is used near children.

• 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 give

supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person

responsible for their safety

• Children must be supervised to make

sure that they do not play with the

appliance.

Inspection and repairs

• Before use, check the appliance for

damaged or defective parts. Check for

breakage of parts, damage to switches

and any other conditions that may affect

its operation.

• Do not use the appliance if any part is

damaged or defective.

• Do not attempt to repair the appliance

yourself, instead 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.

• Never attempt to remove or replace any

parts other than those speciﬁed in this

manual.

Electrical safety

This product must be earthed.

Always check that the power

supply corresponds to the voltage on the

rating plate.

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.

To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not

immerse the cord, plug or appliance in

water or other liquid.

Extension cables & class 1 product

If an extension lead is required a 3 core

cable must be used as your appliance is

earthed and of class 1 construction.

• Up to 30m (100ft) can be used without

loss of power.

• Power plugs must match the outlet.

Never modify the plug in anyway. Do not

use any adapter plugs with earthed

(Class 1) appliances.

Unmodiﬁed plugs and matching outlets will

reduce the risk of electric shock.

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Speciﬁc safety requirements for Rice Cookers

• Only cook in bowl supplied.

• Do not interfere with the automatic action of the control lever (4) by preventing it from switching to the warm mode.

• Steam can escape from the unit when the lid (5) is opened.

• Steam will escape from the steam vent hole (7) during use.

• Exercise caution when handling the rice cooker as the cooking bowl (10 ) and accessories get hot during use. These may remain hot for some time after use.

• To prevent damaging the non stick coating on the cooking bowl always use the plastic rice spoon (16) or other rubber or wood utensils.

• If water is accidently spilled in the outer bowl area remove the power cord from the supply and dry. If water has entered the unit allow it to dry thoroughly before using the cooker again.

• Always ensure that the heating plate (12) and the bottom of the cooking bowl are free from spilled particles before cooking.

• Keep the heating plate (12) and the magnetic switch (13) clean and free from any foreign particles. Always keep the unit clean.

• Always carry the rice cooker using the handles (19). Ensure the lid is closed properly.

• Do not switch the unit on without having inserted the cooking bowl

• Do not use the rice cooker for deep frying food and do not let any part of the rice cooker come into contact with hot oil.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

• Do not obstruct the steam vent (7) with any article, for example a piece of cloth, during the operation. Place the rice cooker on a level surface.

• The accessible surfaces may become hot during operation and remain hot for a period of time afterwards.

• Always use the measuring cup that comes with your Rice Cooker. Do not use a standard cup.

Before ﬁrst use

• Remove all packaging from the appliance,

• Before ﬁrst use, wash the cooking bowl, inner lid, steaming tray, measuring jug and serving spoon in warm sudsy water, rinse and dry well.

Use - Cooking Rice

Measure the rice using the measuring cup (15) provided. Each cup of uncooked rice normally gives two bowls of uncooked rice. Do not exceed the quantities indicated on the inside of the inner pot. Refer to the chart within this manual for recommended rice and water quantities.

Before cooking, wash the rice thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess starch. Use a colander or ﬁne sieve for this – do not use the cooking bowl as you may scratch the non stick coating.

Open the lid (5) by pressing the lid release button (6).

Add the washed rice to the cooking bowl and add water. The amount of water required is indicated on the scale (11) on the inside of the cooking pot.

Check to ensure the cooking bowl is in good contact with the heating plate and close the lid.

Fit the cord set (2) into the appliance inlet in the rear of the unit and connect the appliance to a suitable power supply.

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