Russell Hobbs RHPC100 User Manual
RHPC1000_IB&RB_FA_251113
EXPRESS CHEF
PRESSURE COOKER
2 YEAR WARRANTY
RHPC1000
INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY
Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd
Warranty Conditions
4. The Goods must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This Warranty
does not apply should the defect in or failure of the Goods be attributable
to misuse, abuse, accident or non-observance of manufacturer’s instructions on the part of
the user. As far as the law permits, the manufacturer does not accept liability for any direct or
consequential loss, damage or other expense caused by or arising out of any failure to use
the Goods in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Exhaustible components (such as batteries, lters and brushes) of the Goods are included
under this Warranty only where there is a defect in workmanship or materials used.
6. The warranty granted under clause 3 is limited to repair or replacement only.
7. Any parts of the Goods replaced during repairs or any product replaced remain the property
of the manufacturer. In the event of the Goods being replaced during the Warranty Period,
the warranty on the replacement Goods will expire on the same
date as for the Warranty Period on the original Goods which are replaced.
8. In order to claim under the warranty granted under clause 3 you must:
(a) Retain this warranty with your receipt/proof of purchase; and
(b) Return the Goods to us at the relevant address or to the Supplier by prepaid freight
within the Warranty Period accompanied with (i) the legible and unmodied original
proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the name and address of the Supplier, the date
and place of purchase, the product name or other product serial number and (ii) this
warranty.
9. This warranty is immediately void if:
(a) Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced;
(b) The Goods have been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorised to do so
by us or where non approved replaced parts are used.
10. The Goods are designed for domestic use only. A limited 90-day Warranty applies to any
industrial or commercial use of the Goods. The Goods must be connected to the electrical
voltage requirements as specied in the ratings label located on the Goods.
11. This warranty does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transport
of the Goods to and from the Supplier or us.
12. This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia against Spectrum Brands Australia Pty
Ltd and in New Zealand against Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd.
Contact us or the Supplier for further details.
Register your product online
If you live in Australia please visit: www.spectrumbrands.com.au/warranty
If you live in New Zealand Please visit: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz/warranty
Registration of your warranty is not compulsory, it gives us a record of your purchase
AND entitles you to receive these benets: Product information; Hints and tips; Recipes and
news; Information on special price oers and promotions.
Any questions? Please contact Customer Service for advice.
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Victoria 3195 Australia
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Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd
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In this warranty:
Australian Consumer Law means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the Competition
and Consumer Act 2010;
CGA means the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;
Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and purchased in
Australia or New Zealand, as the case may be;
Manufacturer, We or us means:
1. for Goods purchased in Australia, Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd ABN, 78 007 070 573;
or
2. for Goods purchased in New Zealand, Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd, as the case may be,
contact details as set out at the end of this warranty;
Supplier means the authorised distributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods in Australia or
in New Zealand; and
You means you, the original end-user purchaser of the Goods.
1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law, or
the CGA. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any
other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure
does not amount to a major failure.
2. The benets provided by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in respect of
the Goods which the consumer has under either the Australian Consumer Law
or the CGA. The original purchaser of the Goods is provided with the following Warranty subject to
the Warranty Conditions:
3. We warrant the Goods for all parts defective in workmanship or materials from the date
of purchase (Warranty Period), for the period of:(a) Two (2) years for Russell Hobbs products (see product packaging for details)
(b) Two (2) years with ve (5) year motor warranty for Russell Hobbs products (see product
packaging for details)
(c) Limited Lifetime, Ten (10) years for Russell Hobbs cookware.
(d) One (1) year for George Foreman.
If the Goods prove defective within the Warranty Period by reason of improper workmanship
or material, we may, at our own discretion, repair or replace the Goods without charge.
Warranty Against Defects
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Warranty Conditions
4. The Goods must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This Warranty
does not apply should the defect in or failure of the Goods be attributable
to misuse, abuse, accident or non-observance of manufacturer’s instructions on the part of
the user. As far as the law permits, the manufacturer does not accept liability for any direct or
consequential loss, damage or other expense caused by or arising out of any failure to use
the Goods in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Exhaustible components (such as batteries, lters and brushes) of the Goods are included
under this Warranty only where there is a defect in workmanship or materials used.
6. The warranty granted under clause 3 is limited to repair or replacement only.
7. Any parts of the Goods replaced during repairs or any product replaced remain the property
of the manufacturer. In the event of the Goods being replaced during the Warranty Period,
the warranty on the replacement Goods will expire on the same
date as for the Warranty Period on the original Goods which are replaced.
8. In order to claim under the warranty granted under clause 3 you must:
(a) Retain this warranty with your receipt/proof of purchase; and
(b) Return the Goods to us at the relevant address or to the Supplier by prepaid freight
within the Warranty Period accompanied with (i) the legible and unmodied original
proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the name and address of the Supplier, the date
and place of purchase, the product name or other product serial number and (ii) this
warranty.
9. This warranty is immediately void if:
(a) Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced;
(b) The Goods have been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorised to do so
by us or where non approved replaced parts are used.
10. The Goods are designed for domestic use only. A limited 90-day Warranty applies to any
industrial or commercial use of the Goods. The Goods must be connected to the electrical
voltage requirements as specied in the ratings label located on the Goods.
11. This warranty does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transport
of the Goods to and from the Supplier or us.
12. This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia against Spectrum Brands Australia Pty
Ltd and in New Zealand against Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd.
Contact us or the Supplier for further details.
Register your product online
If you live in Australia please visit: www.spectrumbrands.com.au/warranty
If you live in New Zealand Please visit: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz/warranty
Registration of your warranty is not compulsory, it gives us a record of your purchase
AND entitles you to receive these benets: Product information; Hints and tips; Recipes and
news; Information on special price oers and promotions.
Any questions? Please contact Customer Service for advice.
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Russell Hobbs Express Chef Pressure Cooker.
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 this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
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1. Lid
2. Lid handle
3. Red oat valve
4. Exhaust valve
5. Gasket
Accessories
6. Inside of lid
7. Red oat valve seal
8. Anti-block shield
9. Cooking pot
10. Interior
11. Handle
12. Housing
13. Rice spoon holder
14. Control panel
15. Base
Rice Spoon Soup Spoon Trivet Measuring Cup Power Cord
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HOW PRESSURE COOKING WORKS
Your Russell Hobbs Pressure Cooker has been specially designed to safely control the steam
pressure and temperature during cooking.
When liquid inside a pressure cooker is boiled, steam builds up and creates pressure. This
pressure allows the temperature to rise above the normal 100°C boiling point and creates a
‘superheated vapour’ that has a cooking potential several times greater than standard cooking
methods.
BEFORE FIRST USE
• Remove all packaging material from the product.
• As some parts may be packed separately, check to ensure all items have been unpacked
before disposing of the packaging.
• Remove all accessories and components.
• Wash all removable parts as instructed in “CARE AND CLEANING” section of this manual.
• Select a level, dry countertop where the appliance is to be used, allowing air space on all
sides to provide sufcient ventilation and a safe distance from hot surfaces of the pressure
cooker.
• To prevent damage from steam and heat, ensure the pressure cooker is not placed directly
under cupboards when in use.
• Do not place cooking pot into an oven or on a directly on a stove top. The cooking pot must
only be used with this pressure cooker.
• Ensure the pressure cooker is always disconnected from the wall power outlet when not in use.
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COOKING PREPARATION
1. How to open the lid
Hold the lid handle and turn the
lid counter-clockwise until the “ ”
marking on the lid aligns with the
“OPEN ” marking on the pressure
cooker and lift the lid up and off the
pressure cooker.
2. Check whether parts on the lid
are correctly in place
Check the red oat valve and
exhaust valve for any obstructions,
and ensure the gasket, red oat
valve seal and anti-block shield are
installed correctly.
Note: Always ensure these parts
are clean before use.
Refer to ‘Important Information
For Reliable and Safe Operation’
section.
3. In most cases food and water
should be added to the cooking
pot prior to placing it in the
pressure cooker.
The exterior of the cooking pot must
be clean and dry before placing into
the pressure cooker.
NOTE: If adding ingredients to the
cooking pot while the pot is in the
pressure cooker, avoid any spillage
into the interior of the pressure
cooker as this may cause damage
to the appliance. If a spillage does
occur, switch the power off and
clean immediately.
Total amount of food and water
should not exceed the MAX level of
the cooking pot. Level markings can
be seen on the inside of the cooking
pot. The unused space is used to
build up pressure.
IMPORTANT: The pressure cooker
requires liquid to work. A minimum
of 1 cup (250ml) of liquid must be
added to the cooking pot.
Lid
Lid handle
Gasket
Inside of lid
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Red float valve
Exhaust valve
Red float valve seal
Anti block shield
4. Inserting the cooking pot in the
pressure cooker
Be sure to remove any food residue
and water droplets from the exterior
of the cooking pot and interior of the
pressure cooker.
After placing the cooking pot into the
pressure cooker, rotate the cooking
pot slightly left to right to ensure the
pot is in place and there is contact
between the cooking pot and heating
plate.
5. Close the lid
Place the lid onto the pressure
cooker, aligning the “ ” marking on
the lid with the “OPEN ” marking
on the pressure cooker. Rotate the
lid clockwise until the “ ” marking
on the lid aligns with the “ CLOSE”
marking on the pressure cooker.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the lid is
fully locked into place. If the lid is
not in place correctly the pressure
cooker will beep.
The “ ” marking on the lid must
align directly with the “ CLOSE”
marking on the pressure cooker,
otherwise the pressure cooker will
not pressurise.
6. Position the exhaust valve
Seal Position Release Position
When cooking, align the handle of
exhaust valve with the sealing icon,
indicating that the pressure
cooker is airtight.
Note: if the exhaust valve has not been aligned to the seal icon, pressure will not build
up and you may not achieve desired cooking results.
7. Insert the Power Cord
Insert the power cord into the socket
provided on the side of the pressure
cooker.
NOTE: When the plug is switched
on at the power outlet, the power
will come on.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RELIABLE AND SAFE OPERATION
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE ANTI-BLOCK SHIELD AND THE GASKET
1. Prior to each use, inspect and ensure the gasket, anti-block shield, red oat valve and red
oat valve seal are clean correctly tted to the lid.
2. Thoroughly clean after each use to ensure all food residues are removed.
3. Never stretch the gasket as this may affect sealing and pressure effectiveness of the
appliance.
4. If the gasket becomes damaged it should not be used. Contact customer service for a
replacement.
NOTE: Always ensure the anti-block shield and gasket are clean and in place before cooking.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE ANTI-BLOCK SHIELD:
To remove: Twist and lift upwards
Anti block shield
To install: Push down into position
IMPORTANT: Also check the red float valve and seal are clean and in place before cooking.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE GASKET:
To remove: starting at one point, slowly pull the gasket up, continue to
gently pull upwards until the whole gasket is removed from the metal
ring inside the lid.
To install: Place the gasket on top of metal ring inside the lid. Press
down gently all the way around until the gasket sits in place securely
around the metal ring.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Be certain to use utensils that will not scratch the cooking surface of the
cooking pot. Use the utensil provided or use silicone or rubber utensils when cooking and
serving. Do not use metal utensils, be careful not to scrape the non-stick finish.
1. Complete the Cooking Preparation as per pages 7 and 8.
2. Plug in and switch on at the power outlet. The display screen will ash 4 red horizontal
lines, indicating that the pressure cooker is in standby mode.
3. Select a menu function by pressing the corresponding button on the control panel.
A red light will illuminate above the button showing your menu selection and the display screen
will continue to ash 4 red horizontal lines.
NOTE: This method will apply for all functions except for Manual and Steam. Please see
the “MANUAL OPERATION” section on page 19 for detailed instructions on how to use
the Manual and Steam functions.
4. After 10 seconds the pressure cooker will beep 3 times and the display screen will then
display “HEAT” indicating the pressure cooker is in heating mode and beginning to build
pressure. The display will not begin to count down time until sufcient pressure has built
up. Time to build pressure can vary and depends on the menu selected, volume and
temperature of the ingredients placed in the cooking pot.
NOTE: Lid safety- once there is pressure built up within the pressure cooker, for safety
reasons the lid will lock and not be able to be opened until it is de-pressurised.
5. Once cooking is complete and time has elapsed the pressure cooker will beep 10 times
and automatically switch to the “KEEP WARM” setting and the display screen will display
“EAT” indicating your food is now ready to eat. You will need to de-pressurise the unit
either by quick release or natural release. See section “DE-PRESSURISING AND OPENING
THE LID” on page 11.
NOTE: Some food will deteriorate if kept in “keep warm” mode for extended periods of time.
6. Switch off the wall power outlet and remove the plug from the socket.
NOTE: During the cooking functions, you can cancel the current operation and return to
standby mode by pressing the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button. Keep warm can be switched
on or off by pressing the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button.
NOTE: During cooking, some steam will release from the exhaust valve, this is normal as
the pressure cooker is maintaining required pressure.
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DE-PRESSURISING AND OPENING THE LID
CAUTION: The lid will not unlock until pressure inside the pot has been released. This will
be indicated when steam has stopped coming out of the exhaust valve and the red float
valve has lowered.
Once cooking is complete, the pressure cooker will automatically switch to KEEP WARM. You
then have two options to release pressure prior to opening the lid:
A. Natural pressure release method
When the unit is nished cooking, it will automatically switch to KEEP WARM. In this mode,
the unit will naturally release pressure and the red oat valve will eventually lower. This will
take up to 20 minutes depending on the contents and amount of pressure built up. During
this time, food will continue to cook. This method is recommended for ingredients that will not
“overcook”.
B. Quick pressure release method
• Cover your hand with an oven mitt to protect your skin from escaping steam.
• Using tongs or a wooden spoon to carefully rotate the exhaust valve to the release position
in very short spurts, taking care to keep your hands and face away from the escaping
steam coming from the exhaust valve.
Seal Position Release Position
• If liquid is ejected from the valve, wait a minute longer before proceeding.
• The red oat valve will eventually lower and all pressure will be released.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to keep clear of the Exhaust valve steam outlet at all times as the
escaping steam will be extremely hot and can scald.
IMPORTANT:
• For liquid foods (such as soups, stocks, casseroles and soaked beans) only ll the unit ½
way, otherwise the food may eject from the exhaust valve.
• Never pull out the exhaust valve when pressure is releasing.
• When a large quantity of food is cooked, do not release pressure immediately after
cooking. It is recommended to leave the food in KEEP WARM mode for 5-10 minutes
before releasing the pressure.
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HOW TO OPEN THE LID
Wearing an oven mitt, hold the lid handle and turn the lid counter-clockwise until the “ ”
marking on the lid aligns with the “OPEN ” marking on the housing. To open the lid, lift and tilt
it so it opens from the back rst, to avoid steam coming towards you.
CAUTION: Be careful when opening the lid as there may still be steam built up in the
pressure cooker.
NOTE: Once the lid has been opened, if you would like to close and lock the lid back into
place, you may need to carefully push down using the handle of the lid and rotating with
gentle pressure. This is because there may be a small amount of pressure remaining in
the cooking pot which needs to be released before the lid will lock again.
CAUTION: Do not touch the metal part of the lid as it may be very hot.
REMOVING THE COOKING POT AFTER COOKING
Always wait until the cooking pot is cool enough to handle (less than 40°C) before removing
from the pressure cooker, as a hot cooking pot may cause serious burns or damage to
benchtops.
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PRE-SET AUTOMATIC COOKING FUNCTIONS
WHITE RICE
The white rice function on the Pressure Cooker will create delicious uffy rice every time; and
suits Basmati, Jasmine and Long Grain rice. Simply follow the packet instructions for the ratio
of water to rice but as a general rule use 1 cup of white rice to 1 1/2 cups of water. There is
also no need to rinse white rice or add salt or oil; simply put the rice in the cooking pot with the
measured amount of water and press the WHITE RICE function.
BROWN RICE
It’s always tricky perfecting brown rice – it seems to take forever on the stovetop. Not with your
pressure cooker! Simply add 2 cups of liquid to 1 cup of brown rice, press the BROWN RICE
function and you will have delicious brown rice ready to eat in no time.
RISOTTO
Use this function to create creamy risottos with little fuss. No more standing over the cooktop
stirring, stirring, stirring! Simply cook the Risotto (Aborio rice) in oil with the SAUTÉ function to
toast the rice and add any other ingredients and liquids, secure the lid and press the RISOTTO
function. It’s never been easier to create a delicious risotto every time! See the recipe guide in
the back of this instruction booklet for some recipes to get you started.
STEAM
NOTE: The STEAM function works using the same method as MANUAL. Please see the
“MANUAL OPERATION” section on page 19 for detailed instructions on how to use the
Manual and Steam functions.
This function is perfect for steaming vegetables and seafood, as well as mouth watering
dumplings and dim-sims. When steaming in the pressure cooker, you should rst place the
trivet over at least one cup of water. Then place food items in a steamer basket and place this
on the trivet. Close the lid, press STEAM and adjust the time up or down depending on how
long you need to steam the food. To speed up cooking time, instead of adding cold water, you
can place hot water in the bowl. See the recipe guide in the back of this instruction booklet for
some recipes to get you started.
SLOW COOK
There is nothing better than a delicious slow cooked meal and slow cooking in your pressure
cooker couldn’t be simpler. Just follow your recipe instruction and press the SLOW COOK
button. The pressure cooker default time is 4 hours but you can alter this depending on your
recipe requirements. The minimum amount of time on the pre-set function is 2 hours and the
maximum time is 10 hours. However unlike a normal slow cooker, as the pressure builds up the
usual cook time will be less than a traditional slow cooker, so keep this in mind when cooking
with this function.
You can slow cook meat, soups, bolognaise, fruit or vegetables as you would in a normal slow
cooker. See the recipe guide in the back of this instruction booklet for some recipes to get you
started.
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POT ROAST
Sunday roasts just got easier, as you can even cook roasts such as topside beef, shoulders of
lamb or pork, whole chickens and silverside with the pot roast function.
You can brown your piece of meat rst using the SAUTÉ function to seal in the avour. Then
use 1-2 cups stock for the liquid in the bowl, place meat on the trivet and select POT ROAST
function for required time and you will end up with a succulent roast in less time than a
traditional oven. You can even use the left over stock in the pot to make your gravy. See the
recipe guide in the back of this instruction booklet for some recipes to get you started.
IMPORTANT: Always remember to ‘rest’ meat for at least 10 minutes for it to relax and
retain juices. It is also wise to have a meat thermometer in your kitchen to test the
doneness of your meat (safe internal temperatures for red meat is 72°C, poultry 75°C and
fish 65°C), especially for large cuts of meat. Also, please note, it is not recommended to
cook frozen meat.
SAUTÉ
The SAUTÉ function cooks at a medium-high heat similar to stove top cooking. This function
will heat the cooking pot quickly and is useful for browning meat for casseroles and slow
cooking along with caramelising ingredients, as well as toasting rice for risottos. This function
is for a set time of 20 minutes maximum. Should your recipe require sautéing or simmering for
longer, simply Press KEEP WARM/CANCEL and press SAUTÉ again which will cook for another
cycle of 20 minutes.
Ingredients will not brown or caramelise unless you use the Sauté function rst. To caramelise,
brown or sauté ingredients prior to pressure cooking, simply select the SAUTÉ function. When
you have nished sautéing, press the KEEP WARM/CANCEL button.
You can then select the desired cooking function. Refer to the GENERAL FUNCTIONS Section
on page 10.
See the recipe guide in the back of this instruction booklet for some recipes to get you started.
IMPORTANT:
• Do not place the cooking pot directly on a stove top. The cooking pot must only be
used with this pressure cooker.
• Do not place the lid on when using the Sauté function. If you do so, the pressure
cooker will beep repeatedly until the lid is removed.
CURRY
No need for hours of simmering and stirring with the CURRY function of your pressure cooker!
Curry can be ready in just 30 minutes and still have rich and intense avours along with tender
meat as if you have cooked it for hours. Should you be adapting a favourite curry recipe for the
pressure cooker, just remember to halve the amount of liquid. See the recipe guide in the back
of this instruction booklet for some fabulous recipes to get you started.
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