Russell Hobbs RHP300AU User Manual
5 MINUTE PIZZA AND
SNACK OVEN
2 YEAR WARRANTY
RHP300AU_IB_RB_FA_240815
RHP300AU
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INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Russell Hobbs appliance. Each unit is manufactured
to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the appliance for the first time, please read this
instruction booklet carefully and keep it for future reference. Pass it on if you pass on the
appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
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1. Ceramic tray
2. Crumb tray
3. Power light
4. Tray handle
5. Tray handle hooks
6. Control knob
7. Timer and On/Off knob
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BEFORE FIRST USE
• Read all of the instructions included in this manual.
• Remove all packing material and any stickers.
• Wash all removable parts in warm soapy water.
• Thoroughly dry all parts before reassembling.
• Select a location where this unit is to be used, leaving enough space (≈150mm/6 inches)
from the back and sides of the unit to allow heat to ow without damage to adjacent
cabinets and walls.
• Do not place near or below any curtains or other combustible materials.
• Insert crumb tray before use (Fig A). Slide the crumb tray into the space provide directly
below the oven door.
CAUTION:
• Do not operate the oven without the crumb tray installed.
• Do not cover the crumb tray with aluminium foil as this may cause the oven to
overheat.
• Install tray handle hooks (refer to the INSTALLING TRAY HANDLE HOOKS section of this
manual on page 4 for specic instructions).
• Plug unit into power outlet and switch the outlet on.
NOTE: You must set the timer for the pizza oven to function.
• Set the temperature to maximum (turn knob to either the Thin & Crispy or Frozen Snack
functions) and set the timer for approximately 20 minutes to condition/cure the elements.
Ensure the room is well ventilated.
NOTE: It is normal during this process for the new elements to give off some odour and a
small amount of vapour.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR OVEN
• This unit is designed to cook signicantly faster than other cooking devices on most
settings. Do not leave unit unattended while in use.
• This oven gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts when touching any outer or inner
surface of the oven.
• Do not use cooking sprays or oils on Ceramic Tray while using functions that have Medium
or High infrared intensity. Refer to the chart on page 5 of this manual for further information.
• During rst few minutes of use you may notice smoke and a slight odour. This is caused by
oil that may have been used during manufacturing of the unit and will not impact the
performance of this oven.
• The heating elements will cycle on and off during operation to maintain even heat
distribution.
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• Do not cut foods directly on the provided Ceramic Tray.
• Do not use parchment paper, silicone mats, or other baking liners in this oven.
• Opening the door often or for extended periods of time could impact preheat and cook
time. Keep door closed whenever possible to retain heat.
• Be sure food or baking dishes do not come within 40mm (1.5 inches) of the top heating
elements.
INSTALLING TRAY HANDLE HOOKS
• Find a location for your Pizza Oven, and then decide which side of the unit you would like
your tray handle to be located.
• Take the handle hooks, and screw them into the two holes on the desired side. Do not over
tighten.
• Place tray handle in the hooks (Fig B).
PREHEATING
• Always preheat the oven for at least 5 minutes before use.
• For items such as pizza and frozen snacks always preheat the Ceramic Tray along with the
oven by putting the Ceramic Tray in place before the appliance starts heating.
• For more sensitive baked goods such as cookies, croissants, etc; preheating the Ceramic
Tray can cause the food to cook too quickly and is not recommended. Remove the Ceramic
Tray before the appliance starts heating and insert together with food after the preheating
process.
• As a general rule, if the foods are being cooked on the lower heat settings (Bake and Deep
Pan) preheating the Ceramic Tray is not needed. If the foods cook at higher temperatures,
preheat the Ceramic Tray for optimal results.
• For crispier crusts on your pizza we recommend preheating the oven for 10 minutes before
the rst use, then an additional 3-4 minutes between pizzas for the oven to maintain optimal
temperature.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT FUNCTION
This Pizza Oven & Snack Maker features 5 easy to use settings that were specially programmed
to ensure optimal results for the foods being cooked.
BAKE: Set with a constant temperature at 190°C, enabling you to bake general items like cookies
or pastries in the Pizza Oven. Please note that while you can bake a variety of items at this
temperature you may need to adjust your baking time.
FROZEN SNACKS: Optimised with high heat and high infrared intensity to quickly cook basic
frozen snack items in approximately half the time as a conventional oven. For best results ensure
all items being cooked are of the same type and general size. Please watch the cooking process
closely as cooking times will vary depending on the item type and thickness.
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PIZZA - THIN & CRISPY: This setting works with fresh or frozen pizza by optimising the top and
bottom heating elements to give you a crisp crust while melting the cheese on top. Depending
on the thickness and number of toppings cooking times may vary so please watch the cooking
process closely.
PIZZA—RISING: Developed with high heat but lowered infrared intensity to create both fresh and
frozen rising crusts. This allows the crusts to rise appropriately. Please watch the cooking process
closely as thickness and number of toppings may affect cook time.
PIZZA—DEEP PAN: Cooks the pizza more slowly at 190°C to ensure warm gooey toppings all
the way through the pizza. While it will cook more closely to standard cooking times for deep dish
pizzas please monitor the cooking process closely.
CAUTION:
• This unit is designed to cook significantly faster than other cooking devices on most
settings. Do not leave unit unattended while in use.
• This oven gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts or potholders when touching
any outer or inner surface of the oven.
FUNCTION
Bake Low 190°C
Frozen S nacks High +315° C
Regular
/ Thin &
Crispy
PIZZA
Rising Medium +315° C
Deep Pan Low 190 °C
INFRARED
INTENSITY
High +315° C
TEMP
RECOMMENDED
BAKEWARE
Provided Ceramic Tray, or
oven safe metal or glass
pans on provided tray
Provided Ceramic Tray
only
Provided Ceramic Tray
only
Provided Ceramic Tray
only
Provided Ceramic Tray, or
oven safe metal or glass
pans on provided tray
EXAMPLE
FOODS
Cookies 8 - 12 mins
Croissants 8 - 10 mins
Cinnamon Rolls 7 - 10 mins
Frozen Potato
Skins
Frozen Chicken
Nuggets
Frozen Fish
Sticks
Fresh Pizza
(Homemade &
Store Bought)
Frozen Pizza 4 - 5 mins
Thin Crust Pizza 4 - 5 mins
Frozen Rising
Crust Pizza
Frozen Meal
Pockets
Deep Pan Pizza 35 - 45 mins
Pot Pie 25 - 30 mins
Lasagna 50 - 60 mins
RECOMMENDED
COOK TIMES*
4 - 5 mins
4 - 5 mins
4 - 5 mins
4 - 5 mins
10 - 14 mins
time may var y
depending on
toppings
12 - 13 mins
*Household voltages may vary, impacting cooking times
**If store-bought pizza comes with tray, do not use. Put pizza directly on Ceramic Tray.
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OPERATING YOUR PIZZA OVEN
• Turn the control knob to the desired function. Refer to the CHOOSING THE RIGHT
FUNCTION section of this manual on page 4.
• Turn the timer knob past 10, and then to desired cooking time.
• The power light will illuminate, indicating that oven is on and heating. The light will stay on
until the timer counts down to the off position.
NOTE: The cooking cycle can be stopped at any time by manually turning the timer counterclockwise to the off position.
• Allow the Pizza Oven and Ceramic Tray to preheat for approximately 5 minutes. For a
crispier crust, preheat an extra 5 minutes on rst pizza, and 3 - 4 minutes between pizzas.
NOTE: Preheat the Ceramic Tray along with the oven for frozen snacks, pizza, etc. For more
sensitive baked goods, do not preheat the Ceramic Tray; instead insert the Ceramic Tray along
with the food at the start of the baking time.
CAUTION: This oven gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts or potholders when
touching any outer or inner surface of the oven.
• Open the door, slide the Ceramic Tray out using the Tray Handle. To use, position handle
hooks over centre bar of Ceramic Tray and pull out. Carefully place pizza or food on to the
Ceramic Tray using oven mitts or pot holders. Then position tray handle hooks over the
centre bar of the Ceramic Tray again and gently push back into the oven. Adjust timer as
needed for cooking time.
NOTE: Placing pizzas or other items off centre on the tray may cause uneven results. Use an
oven safe non-metallic utensil (i.e. spatula or tongs) to re-position if necessary
• At the end of the selected baking time there will be an audible signal and the power
indicator light will go off, indicating the oven is no longer on.
• Remove the food using oven mitts or by using the provided Tray Handle to pull the Ceramic
Tray out. Place on a heat resistant surface.
• Always turn off and unplug from the wall power outlet when not in use.
CARE AND CLEANING
This product contains no user serviceable parts.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning any part, be sure the oven is off, unplugged and completely
cool. It is important that you clean the entire appliance after each use to prevent
accumulation of grease and to avoid unpleasant odours. DO NOT clean the heating
elements.
• Due to the intense heat inside of the oven, over time a slight yellowing may occur around the
oven door. Cleaners such as Barkeeper’s Friend® easily clean the surface to like-new
condition. Only use these cleaners on the outside surfaces of the oven.
• After use, the ceramic tray may slightly season and discolour. This is normal and should not
affect results.
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EXTERIOR SURFACES
• Clean the glass door with a sponge, soft cloth or nylon pad. A mild dishwashing detergent
can be used to remove difcult marks. Do not use a spray glass cleaner.
• Clean the stainless steel with a sponge, soft cloth or nylon pad. A mild dishwashing
detergent can be used to remove difcult marks.
• Do not use any abrasive material or sharp utensils on the exterior of the oven, it will damage
the surface and nish. Dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT: Do not immerse the appliance, power cord or plug in any liquid.
CERAMIC TRAY
The Ceramic Tray is dishwasher safe, but can also be cleaned using dish soap and water with
a polyester or nylon pad. Similar to a pizza stone some discoloration will occur over time on the
ceramic tray.
CRUMB TRAY
• Grasp handle and pull out tray. Dispose of crumbs.
• Wipe crumb tray with a dampened cloth or paper towelling and dry thoroughly before
inserting back into unit.
NOTE: Allow all parts and surfaces to dry thoroughly before using the appliance again.
Do not use any abrasive material or sharp utensils on the exterior of the oven, it will damage
the surface and finish.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM EXPLANATION RECOMMENDATION
My Pizza cooked
unevenly.
The food took
longer to cook
than expected or
lacked crisp.
My Pizza didn't
turn out on the
Regular setting.
or
Some frozen
snacks didn't turn
out on the Snack
setting.
I want a crispier
crust on my pizza.
The unit is
smoking.
The heating element types and
location have been specifically
optimised to cook a perfect
pizza from the center of the pan
without needing to rotate. Being
off center can cause one side to
cook a little faster than the other.
Preheating the appliance properly
can affect the results; if a pizza is
cooked before the oven is at the
proper temperature the pizza may
take longer to cook and could
lack crisp.
As with a normal oven, thick
foods will need more cooking
time than thinner foods. Because
this oven cooks quickly on the
Regular and Snack settings the
following may happen:
1. Pizzas with thicker crusts or
toppings may brown before
the pizza is cooked all the way
through.
2. Frozen foods with various
thicknesses may have some
pieces done before others.
3. Some thick or dense frozen
snacks might cook unevenly.
As with a normal oven, getting
a crispier crust requires more
time and in some cases higher
temperatures. Allowing the pizza
oven to preheat longer will enable
your oven to reach a higher
temperature for desired results.
As with a normal oven, leftover
food or debris can cause the
appliance to smoke.
• When placing pizza on the tray, pull it out
slightly with the tray handle to better see where
the true center is.
• If you notice this during the cooking process,
pull the tray out and use oven safe utensils
(such as a spatula or tongs) to move the pizza
back into the center for the rest of the cook
time. Rotating the pizza can also help if you are
further along in the cooking process. Please
note opening the door could impact the cook
time.
• Always preheat the appliance for at least 5
minutes prior to cooking.
• Inspect the food before choosing a setting:
• If the pizza crust looks thick or there are a lot
of toppings (e.g. supreme pizza), you may
want to consider using the "Rising" setting.
The lower infrared intensity helps cook
slightly slower, giving the pizza more time to
cook all the way through.
• If frozen snacks have a large variation in
thickness and size or are very dense, you
may want to consider using the "Rising"
setting. The lower infrared intensity helps
cook slightly slower, giving the food more
time to cook all the way through.
• If while cooking you notice this, turn the control
setting to "Rising" and allow it to cook until
desired doneness. If needed, remove items
that are finished cooking and allow underdone
items more time to finish cooking.
• Normal preheat is 5 minutes. Allow the oven to
preheat for a full 10 minutes for crispier crust;
follow the same cook times listed in cooking
chart provided.
• If cooking more than one pizza, allow 3 - 4
minutes of preheat between pizzas in order to
keep the oven at an optimal temperature.
• Always clean your oven between uses to avoid
smoke and safety hazards.
• Upon first use you may notice a slight odour or
smoke. This is normal and will cause no harm.
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