Morphy richards 48740 user Manual

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The After Sales Division, Morphy Richards Ltd, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, England, S64 8AJ
Helpline (office hours) UK 0
870 060 2612
Morphy Richards products are intended for household use only
Morphy Richards has a policy of continuous improvement in product quality and design. The Company, therefore, reserves the right to change the specification of its models at any time.
Two-year guarantee
• It is important to retain the retailers receipt as proof of purchase. Staple your receipt to this back cover for future reference. Please quote the following information if
the product develops a fault. These numbers can be found on the base of the product.
Model no. Serial no.
All Morphy Richards Products are
individually tested before leaving the factory. In the unlikely event of any appliance proving to be faulty within 28 days of purchase it should be returned to the place of purchase for it to be replaced.
If the fault develops after 28 days and
within 24 months of original purchase, you should contact the helpline number quoting model number and serial number on the product, or write to Morphy Richards at the address shown. You will be asked to return the product (in secure, adequate packaging) along with a copy of proof of purchase. Subject to the exclusions set out below (1-5), the faulty appliance will then be repaired or replaced and dispatched usually within seven working days of receipt.
If for any reason this item is replaced
during the 2-year guarantee period, the guarantee on the new item will be calculated from original purchase date. Therefore it is vital to retain your original receipt or invoice to indicate the date of initial purchase.
To qualify for the two-year guarantee the appliance must have been used according to the manufacturers instructions. For example kettles should have been regularly descaled.
Morphy Richards shall not be liable to replace or repair the goods under the terms of the Guarantee where: 1 The fault has been caused or is attributable
to accidental use, mis-use, negligent use or
used contrary to the manufacturers
recommendations or where the fault has
been caused by power surges or damage
caused in transit. 2 The appliance has been used on a voltage
supply other than that stamped on the
products. 3 Repairs have been attempted by persons
other than our service staff (or authorised
dealer). 4 Where the appliance has been used for hire
purposes or non-domestic use. 5 Morphy Richards are not liable to carry out
any type of servicing work, under the
guarantee.
This guarantee does not confer any rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
• This guarantee is valid in the UK and
Ireland only.
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Health rice & pasta cooker
Please read and keep these instructions
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getting the best from your new cooker...
• For recipes, refer to the recipe book in the carton
• Do not keep food warm for longer than two hours
• Do not lift the lid during the keep warm period
• Rice must be thoroughly washed before using
• During cooking certain varieties of rice may cause a build up of steam within the cooker resulting in some spitting from the vent and under the lid
• On removing the rice from the inner bowl, a small amount of golden coloured rice may be noted on the base of the bowl. This is normal, allow the bowl to cool, fill with warm soapy water and allow to soak which will loosen the rice and make cleaning easier
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Important safety instructions
The use of any electrical appliance requires following common sense safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of personal injury and secondly danger of damage to the appliance and property. These are indicated in the instructions text by the following two conventions:
WARNING: Danger of personal injury
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance
In addition we offer the following essential safety advice.
Your safety
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven
gloves or a cloth when removing lid or
handling hot containers as hot steam will
escape.
• To protect against fire, electric shock and
personal injury do not immerse cord,
plugs, or appliance in water or other
liquid.
• Unplug from the socket when not in use,
before putting on or taking off
attachments, and before cleaning.
• Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged lead or plug, or after an
appliance has malfunctioned, or has
been dropped or damaged in any way.
Contact Morphy Richards for advice on
examination, repair, or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
• Always use heat resistant gloves to
remove the inner bowl and lid from the
cooker.
Location
• Ensure that this appliance is situated out
of the reach of children.
• Do not place directly under kitchen wall
cupboards when in use as it produces
large amounts of steam. Avoid reaching
over the steamer when in use.
• Do not use outdoors.
Mains lead
• The mains lead should reach from the socket to the base unit without straining the connections.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or the counter and keep it away from any hot surfaces.
• Do not let the lead run across an open space e.g. between a low socket and table.
Children
Never allow a child to operate this
appliance. Teach children to be aware of dangers in the kitchen, warn them of the dangers of reaching up to areas where they cannot see properly or should not be reaching.
Other safety considerations
• The use of attachments or tools not recommended by Morphy Richards may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving the cooker when it contains hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
• To open, lift the lid off towards yourself but tilted away from you.
• Do not use any parts of this product in a microwave or on any cooking/heated surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Do not wash rice in the pot as it may deform and will affect the cooking process.
• Never use the cooker to boil acid or alkaline foodstuff. Do not leave it in a damp or corrosive environment.
• Do not reheat cooked rice in the cooker.
• The use of sharp implements inside the bowl may damage the non-stick coating.
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Electrical requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).
If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, the plug should be removed and the appropriate one fitted.
WARNING: The plug removed from the mains lead, if severed, must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged into a live socket outlet.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
Should the fuse in the 13A plug require changing, a 13A BS 1362 fuse must be fitted.
Features
Main unit ¤ BowlSteamer plateLidOn/off switchCook lightWarm light
· Power socket (at side)Mains leadMeasuring beakerSpatula
Before use
Before using your cooker for the first time, wash and dry the bowl, steamer tray and lid.
Assembly
Assemble as shown A.
Use the Steamer plate section only when steaming.
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• Be sure to keep the space between the pot and the heating plate clean and free of water drops, dust, rice grains or any other foreign matter. If not, the cooker’s performance will be affected and possibly the element could burn out.
• Do not slant the pot, otherwise it’s bottom will not be in full contact with the heating plate and the element may burn out. Do not switch power on until ready to cook.
Cooking rice
1 Use the measuring beaker provided to
measure the rice, filling level to the top. As a guide, one cup of rice is sufficient for one person, but this will vary according to individual taste.
2 Thoroughly wash the rice in several
changes of water and drain. Failure to do so may cause poor results and/or a build­up of steam within the cooker. Do not wash the rice in the inner bowl as it may be damaged.
3 Transfer the rice to the inner bowl and
level the surface. The markings on the inside of the bowl are for measuring the amount of water and are given in litres and cups. Add cold water to the corresponding level marked on the inside of the bowl. For example, to cook 6 cups of rice, place the washed rice into the inner bowl and then fill with water up to the six cup level.
• Minimum capacity is 4 cups, maximum is 10 cups.
• Never fill with water straight from the tap, use the measuring beaker.
IMPORTANT: Do not fill above the top level indicated.
4 Place the inner bowl in the cooker
ensuring that there is no rice or any moisture on the outside of the bowl.
5 Cover with the lid, ensuring that the vent
hole in the lid is situated away from you.
6 Plug the connecter into the socket of the
cooker and then connect to the power supply. The amber pilot will light up.
7 Press down the switch and the cooker
will start. The red light will come on and the amber light will go off.
8 The Cooker knows when the food is done
by measuring temperature and weight. When the food is done, the main heater will turn off automatically. The red lamp will then go out and the amber lamp will go on. During cooking it is normal for the lid to rise up slightly and water to bubble around the edge.
9 Carefully lift the lid and allow any
condensation to drip into the cooker. Use the spatula to fluff up the rice which is then ready to eat. Replace the lid as quickly as possible. Consume the stirred rice within 1 hour. Small quantities (3 to 4 cups) should be consumed immediately.
• Food left to keep warm should not be allowed to dry out and should be stirred occasionally otherwise it may burn and stick to the bowl. The keep warm period
should not exceed 2 hours.
10 Switch off at the mains and remove the
mains cable. Remove the bowl to serve the food.
• Never take the bowl out of the cooker when it is filled with water.
• We do not recommend cooking packet type savoury rice.
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Cooking Pasta
1 Use the measuring beaker provided to
measure the pasta, filling level to the top. As a guide, 2 or 3 cups of pasta is sufficient for one person, but this will vary according to individual taste.
2 Transfer the pasta to the inner bowl and
level the surface. The markings on the inside of the bowl are for measuring the amount of water and are given in litres and cups. Add water to the corresponding level marked on the inside of the bowl. For example, to cook 6 cups of pasta, place the pasta into the inner bowl and then fill with water up to the six cup level.
• Minimum capacity is 4 cups, maximum is 10 cups.
• Never fill with water straight from the tap, use the measuring beaker.
IMPORTANT: Do not fill above the top level indicated.
3 Place the inner bowl in the cooker
ensuring that there is no pasta or any moisture on the outside of the bowl.
4 Cover with the lid, ensuring that the vent
hole in the lid is situated away from you.
5 Plug the connector into the socket of the
cooker and then connect to the power supply, the amber pilot light will light up.
6 Press down the switch and the cooker
will start. The red light will come on and the amber light will go off.
Cooking time guide
7 For all types of pasta we recommend that
you follow the cooking time on the packet plus a further 10 minutes. At the end of the cooking time switch the cooker to ‘keep warm’.
Note: During cooking it is normal for the lid
to rise up slightly and water to bubble around the edge.
8 Carefully lift the lid and allow any
condensation to drip into the cooker. Use the spatula to stir the pasta which is then ready to eat. Replace the lid as quickly as possible if leaving on keep warm. Consume the pasta within 1 hour.
9 Switch off at the mains and remove the
mains cable. Remove the bowl to serve the food.
• Never take the bowl out of the cooker when it is filled with water.
Steaming
Fill the inner bowl with water to the 6 cup
level. Place the steam plate in the bowl and put the ingredients in. Put the lid on.
You can steam a variety of vegetables, as
long as they are large enough not to fall through the holes of the steaming bowl.
Tips for best cooking results
• Make sure that the rice and pasta is spread over the whole surface of the bowl to ensure even cooking.
• You may find that for your own personal taste you need to slightly adjust the amount of water added. For a softer rice add a little more water, and for a firmer rice a little less water.
• The cooking times may vary according to the quantity and type of rice or pasta cooked.
• A thin crust of rice may form on the base, particularly when cooking Italian or easy­cook type rice, or when cooking smaller quantities. Wiping half a teaspoon of oil over the base may help reduce this forming, but this occurrence is not always preventable.
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Cleaning
Before cleaning and maintenance, switch
the appliance off and unplug it. 1 Wash the bowl and steamer plate and lid
in warm soapy water and dry well.
2 Wipe the main unit with a damp cloth. Do
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
• If food has stuck to the bottom, allow the bowl to soak for a while before washing it.
• Do not immerse the cooker in water, nor pour water into it, only into the inner bowl.
• Ensure the area between the main unit and inner bowl is always clean and free from any rice or pasta particles etc. This is important to ensure proper contact between the two. IMPORTANT: The brown marks and
scratches that may appear after many hours of use are not a problem. We guarantee that the non-stick coating complies with the standards and regulations on materials suitable for contact with food.
Taking care of the bowl
Use a plastic or wooden spoon and not a
metal one so as to avoid damaging the bowl surface.
Safety cut-out
The cooker is fitted with a thermal fuse, which will cut the current off automatically in an incident. If this happens, the cooker must be returned to Morphy Richards or an authorised service agent for repair.
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Helpline
If you have any difficulty with your appliance, do not hesitate to call us. We’re more likely to be able to help than the store from where you bought it.
Please have the following information ready to enable our staff to deal with your query quickly:
• Name of the product
• Model number as shown on the
underside of the appliance.
• Serial number as shown on the underside
of the appliance.
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