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
English
6
5
1
7
19
11
3
4
10
1.8L
WARM
COOK
18
2
5
5
9
8
17
89
10
3
1
4
12
14
13
15
2
16
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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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Press the control lever (4) down to start the
cooking process.
When the cooking process is finished, the
cook light will go out and the keep warm
light will come on automatically.
Remove the lid and stir the rice. For the
best results, do this just after the keep
warm function light comes on. Stirring the
rice with the rice spoon (16) allows the
steam to escape. This will give fluffier rice.
The rice spoon (16) can be stored on the
unit in the spoon holder (17).
During use water droplets will go into the
condensation trap (18). This must be
emptied after use.
Steaming
The steaming function may only be used in
combination with the rice cooking function.
Measure out the required amount of rice (as
above) and ensure there is enough room for
the steamer tray (14) on the top of the
cooking bowl.
Add the food to be steamed into the
steamer tray. Ensure the food is spread out
evenly to ensure even steaming. Do not pile
up the food.
Place the steaming tray into the unit and
close the unit's lid.
Continue with the rice cooking process (as
described above). Once the rice is cooked
the food should be steamed. Remove the
lid very carefully and remove the steam tray.
Use a kitchen glove or a cloth as the steam
tray (14) will be very hot.
Be aware of the hot steam escaping.
Trying to steam too much food will result in
the food not been adequately steamed.
After use
• Switch off and remove the plug from the
socket before leaving the appliance
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.
Cleaning and maintenance
Warning! Before cleaning and maintenance,
switch the appliance off, remove the plug
from the socket and allow the appliance to
cool.
Warning! Do not immerse the appliance or
the cord set or the plug in water or any
other liquid.
• Do not wash any part of the unit 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.
• The inner lid can be removed by pulling it
off the mounting pin (8).
• The cooking bowl, inner lid, measuring
cup, rice spoon and condensation trap
can be cleaned using warm sudsy water.
Ensure all are dry before using.
• Ensure any foreign particles are removed
from the heating plate as this will affect
the performance of the unit.
Rice / Water Measurement Chart
RAW WATER WITH WATERLINE APPROX.
RICE MEASURING CUP INSIDE INNER COOKED
(WHITE) PROVIDED POT RICE YEILD
2 Cups 2-2 1/4 Cups Line 2 4 Cups
3 Cups 3-3 1/4 Cups Line 3 6 Cups
4 Cups 4-4 1/4 Cups Line 4 8 Cups
5 Cups 5-5 1/4 Cups Line 5 10 Cups
6 Cups 6-6 1/4 Cups Line 6 12 Cups
7 Cups 7-7 1/4 Cups Line 7 14 Cups
8 Cups 8-8 1/4 Cups Line 8 16 Cups
9 Cups 9-9 1/4 Cups Line 9 18 Cups
10 Cups 10-10 1/4 Cups Line 10 20 Cups
Technical Data
RC1820
Voltage V 220-240
Power W 700
Bowl Capacity L 1.8
Weight kg 2.675
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Protecting the environment
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 it off with other household waste. Make this product available
for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be recycled and
used again. 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. A list of authorised Black & Decker repair
agents and full details of our after-sales service and contact are available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com
BLACK & DECKER HOME APPLIANCE 2 YEAR WARRANTY
Black & Decker provides a 2 Year Warranty for this product from the date of purchase against
defects due to defective materials or workmanship. Motor/element burn-outs due to voltage
fluctuations are not covered under warranty. If the product should become defective within the
warranty period, Black & Decker will repair or (at Black & Decker's discretion) replace it free of
charge.
The warranty provisions do not cover failure due to accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or non
observation of local regulations on the part of the user. Equally, the warranty provisions do not
apply where the appliance has been serviced by a person not authorized by Black & Decker or
serviced with non-approved parts and this has contributed to the fault of the product.
Superseded models without a replacement equivalent will either be repaired or (at Black &
Decker's discretion) replaced with another product of similar retail value.
UPON PURCHASE
Fill in the Warranty Registration Card with the original Authorized Dealer's stamp (indicating date
of purchase) and attach your purchase receipt to it. Retain in case of claims in the future.
MAKING A CLAIM
Take your defective product together with the Warranty Registration Card & purchase receipt to
your local service Centre. You can either do this in person or send it freight prepaid. If mailing or
shipping your appliance, ensure that it is packed carefully in a sturdy carton with enough
packing material to prevent damage. Include a note describing the problem to the service
Centre and be sure to give your return address.