Russell Hobbs RHPC1000 User Manual

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DIGITAL MULTI COOKER

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INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY

EXPRESS CHEF

2 YEAR WARRANTY

RHPC1000

Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd

Locked Bag 3004 Braeside Victoria 3195 Australia

Customer Service in Australia

Toll Free: 1800 623 118 Email: info@spectrumbrands.com.au Website: www.spectrumbrands.com.au

Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd

PO Box 9817 Newmarket Auckland 1149 New Zealand

Customer Service in New Zealand

Toll Free: 0800 736 776 Email: service@spectrumbrands.co.nz Website: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz

Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd

0911

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 benets 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

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 unmodied 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 specied 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.

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 benets: Product information; Hints and tips; Recipes and news; Information on special price oers and promotions.

Any questions? Please contact Customer Service for advice.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Russell Hobbs Express Chef Digital Multi 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.

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

Serving Spoon Trivet Measuring Cup Power Cord

HOW PRESSURE COOKING WORKS

Your Russell Hobbs Multi Cooker has pressure cooking functionality and has been specially designed to safely control the steam pressure and temperature during cooking.

When liquid inside this multi 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 sufcient ventilation and a safe distance from hot surfaces of the multi cooker.

• To prevent damage from steam and heat, ensure the multi 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 multi cooker.

• Ensure the multi cooker is always disconnected from the wall power outlet when not in use.

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 multi cooker and lift the lid up and off the multi 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 multi cooker.

The exterior of the cooking pot must be clean and dry before placing into the multi cooker.

NOTE: If adding ingredients to the cooking pot while the pot is in the multi cooker, avoid any spillage into the interior of the multi 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 multi 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

Red ﬂoat valve

Exhaust valve

Red ﬂoat valve seal

Anti block shield

4. Inserting the cooking pot in the

multi cooker

Be sure to remove any food residue and water droplets from the exterior of the cooking pot and interior of the multi cooker.

After placing the cooking pot into the multi 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 multi cooker, aligning the “ with the “OPEN

” marking on the lid

” marking on the multi cooker. Rotate the lid clockwise until the “ aligns with the “

” marking on the lid

CLOSE” marking

on the multi cooker.

IMPORTANT: Be sure the lid is fully locked into place. If the lid is not in place correctly the multi cooker will beep.

The “

” marking on the lid must

align directly with the “

CLOSE” marking on the multi cooker, otherwise the multi 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 multi 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 multi cooker.

NOTE: When the plug is switched on at the power outlet, the power will come on.

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.

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 multi 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 multi cooker will beep 3 times and the display screen will then display “HEAt” indicating the multi cooker is in heating mode and beginning to build pressure. The display will not begin to count down time until sufcient 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 multi 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 multi 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 multi cooker is maintaining required pressure.

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 multi 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.

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 multi 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 multi cooker, as a hot cooking pot may cause serious burns or damage to benchtops.

PRE-SET AUTOMATIC COOKING FUNCTIONS

WHITE RICE

The white rice function on the Multi 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 multi 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 multi 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 multi cooker couldn’t be simpler. Just follow your recipe instruction and press the SLOW COOK button. The multi 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.

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 multi cooker.

• Do not place the lid on when using the Sauté function. If you do so, the multi cooker will beep repeatedly until the lid is removed.

CURRY

No need for hours of simmering and stirring with the CURRY function of your multi 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 multi 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.

PUDDINGS (AND CAKES)

Using the pudding function you can cook stunning puddings, creamy rice desserts, cheese cakes and sponge style cakes in your multi cooker. Desserts cooked in the multi cooker come out beautifully moist and spongy and can be cooked in a round cake tin, pudding bowl or individual ramekins. The cake tin, pudding bowl or ramekins will need to be double wrapped in foil for cooking in the multi cooker.

NOTE: Prior to adding ingredients we strongly recommend that you measure that your cake tin will ﬁt in the cooking pot.

Place water in the cooking pot along with the trivet, then place your cake tin or ramekins on top of the trivet. For most steamed puddings, water will need to come ¾ way up the side of the cake tin or pan, or ramekin.

You will need to be very careful when taking out the cake tin or pan from the multi cooker and suggest you make a ‘foil strap’ to help you lift the vessel out without burning yourself. Take a length of 50cm foil and fold it long ways to form a 6cm wide strap. Place this under the cooking vessel for you to lower it onto the trivet - you can use this to lift it out. Please refer to the recipe section of this manual to get you started.

SOUP

Using the soup function you can create delicious soups and rich stocks in minutes. The multi cooker can produce delicious hearty soups. It will also give you an intensely rich stock for soups, sauces and gravies. If you are adapting a favourite soup recipe for the multi cooker, just remember to halve the amount of liquid. See the recipe guide in the back of this instruction booklet for some recipes to get you started.

IMPORTANT: After making soup or stock, allow at least 15 minutes before releasing pressure to ensure the hot liquid inside will not boil over.

NOTE: If you recipe includes pasta as an ingredient, cook it separately then it add to your soup when it has ﬁnished cooking. Pasta should not be cooked in the multi cooker as it creates foam that can block the multi cooker exhaust valve and red ﬂoat valve.

COOKING MENU FUNCTIONS

Time for pressure to build up will vary depending on the recipe or function selected. Once pressure has built up, cooking time will commence. Please note cooking times will vary due to ingredient sizes, quantities and starting temperatures.

Cooking

Function

Time

(excluding heat

up/pressure

building time)

Temperature

(approx.)

Adjust function & Time

(mins)

Delay Start

(Hrs)

Less 8-14

White Rice 11-17mins 120°C

2-24Normal 9-15

More 11-17

Less 20-26

Brown Rice 25-31mins 120°C

2-24Normal 22-28

More 25-31

Less 10

Risotto 20mins 115°C

2-24Normal 15

More 20

Steam 30mins 115°C n/a 2-24

Slow Cook 4hrs 95°C n/a n/a

Less 30

Pot Roast 40mins 115°C

2-24Normal 40

More 50

Less 30

Sauté 35mins 115°C

2-24Normal 35

More 40

Less 15

Curry 30mins 115°C

2-24Normal 20

More 25

Less 35

Pudding 40mins 140°C

n/aNormal 36

More 40

Less 8

Soup 30mins 115°C

2-24Normal 13

More 18

Manual 30mins 115°C n/a 2-24

MULTI COOKER FUNCTIONS

ADJUST FUNCTION:

The adjust function allows you to adjust the pre-set cooking time. It can be used depending on the quantity of food added to the cooking pot. A larger quantity may require more cooking time versus a smaller quantity.

• Finish cooking preparation as per page 7.

• Press your desired menu selection button, then within 10 seconds of pressing your menu selection button, you can use the “Adjust” button to determine the amount of cooking time. The options are Less, Normal or More.

NOTE: The default is Normal.

• Each time you press the “Adjust button” it will scroll through and light up Less, Normal or More on the control panel.

Refer to the COOKING MENU FUNCTIONS table on page 16 to determine how this will change cooking times.

NOTE: Once operation begins you cannot use the adjust button. If required you can change the function by pressing the Keep Warm/Cancel button and re-select the function required.

NOTE: The adjust function can be used for all menu selections except for Steam, Slow Cook & Manual – refer to the Cooking Menu Functions table on page 16 for more details.

DELAY START FUNCTION:

Show control panel image

The delay start function allows you to add your ingredients into the multi cooker and postpone the cooking function. This means you can program the cooking function to nish at a time when you are ready to eat.

NOTE: The time set will be when the multi cooker will ﬁnish cooking. For example, if you want your meal to be cooked and ready to eat in 6 hours, select “6:00” using the instructions below.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the delay start function when cooking perishable ingredients including meat, dairy, eggs, poultry and ﬁsh as they may spoil.

1. Within 10 seconds of pressing your menu selection button, press the “Delay Start” button once and the hour ashes. Then use the “-“ & “+” buttons to select the amount of hours before you would like your meal to be ready.

2. Press the “Delay Start” button again and the minutes will ash. Then use the “-“ & “+” buttons to adjust the number of minutes.

NOTE: The minute selection is in 10 minute increments.

3. 10 seconds after the desired time is selected, the multi cooker will beep 3 times, the DELAY START button light will become solid and the display screen timer will then begin to count down.

NOTE: Once the desired time is selected, wait for the program to automatically start.

NOTE: Press the Keep Warm/Cancel button at any time to cancel the function

selected.

4. After the preset time elapses and when cooking is complete the multi cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm mode.

NOTE: Delay start is not available for the Slow Cook and Pudding menu functions. All other menu functions have the option a 2 hour up to 24 hour delay start function.

KEEP WARM FUNCTION:

• After cooking, the multi cooker automatically switches into “KEEP WARM” mode.

• When in “KEEP WARM” mode, the indicator light will illuminate and “EAt” will be displayed on the display screen.

• The keep warm temperature is 60-80°C.

• If the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button is pressed while in standby mode, the multi cooker will heat up.

IMPORTANT: For health and safety reasons do not use the keep warm function to heat or re-heat foods.

NOTE: Some food will deteriorate if kept in “keep warm” mode for extended periods of time.

NOTE: When the cooking cycle has ﬁnished, the unit will automatically switch to KEEP WARM and slowly release pressure for up to 30 minutes. Please note, food will continue to cook until all the pressure is released.

MANUAL OPERATION:

NOTE: The STEAM function works using the same method as MANUAL. See detailed instructions on how to use the Manual and Steam functions below:

The manual function can be used if the preset menu functions and timings do not suit your required cooking preferences.

1. Press the Manual button, and within 10 seconds use the “+” and “–“ buttons to select the desired cooking time. Time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes.

NOTE: The default time for manual cooking is 30 minutes

2. 10 seconds after the time is selected, the multi cooker will beep 3 times and the “Manual” button light will stop ashing and become solid.

NOTE: Press the Keep Warm/Cancel button at any time to cancel the function

selected.

The display screen will then display “HEAT” indicating the multi cooker is in heating mode and beginning to build pressure. The display will not begin to count down time until sufcient 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 multi cooker, for safety reasons the lid will lock and will not be able to be opened until it has de-pressurised.

3. Once cooking is complete, the multi cooker will beep 10 times and automatically switch to the “Keep Warm” setting and the display screen will display “EAt”. Your food is now ready to eat.

NOTE: Some food will deteriorate if kept in “keep warm” mode for extended periods

of time.

4. Switch off the wall power outlet and remove the plug from the socket.

MANUAL OPERATION GUIDE

Follow the guide below as an approximate indication for recommended cooking times.

VEGETABLES

Vegetables cook in no time in the multi cooker. Always use the quick pressure release method when the cook time has ended, this will ensure your vegetables retain some texture and don’t overcook. Use at least one cup of water (or liquid) when cooking vegetables and if cooking frozen vegetables, allow an additional 2 minutes cooking time.

Should the vegetables require more cooking, simply place them back in the multi cooker, turn it off and place the lid on to steam them a bit more.

FOOD COOKING TIME PRESSURE RELEASE

Zucchini, chopped 1-3 minutes Quick Release

Green Beans, 500g 2 minutes Quick Release

Carrots, sliced 2 minutes Quick Release

Parsnip, chopped 2 minutes Quick Release

Broccoli & Cauliﬂower 2-3 minutes Quick Release

Pumpkin, Butternut, peeled & sliced 3-5 minutes Quick Release

Pumpkin, Kent, peeled & sliced 4-6 minutes Quick Release

Carrots, whole 5 minutes Quick Release

Potatoes, medium, chopped 5-7 minutes Quick Release

Baby Potatoes, whole 8 minutes Quick Release

New or Desiree Potatoes, whole 10-12 minutes Quick Release

Corn, 3 cobbs on trivet 12-14 minutes Quick Release

Beetroot, whole on trivet 20 - 25 minutes Quick Release

MEAT, FISH & POULTRY

Meat cooked in the multi cooker will give a succulent and avoursome result, every time. For maximum avour, rst brown the meat or poultry (not sh) on all sides in the multi cooker using 1 tablespoon of oil on the SAUTÉ function before locking the lid and commencing pressurecooking.

Refer to the guide below for MANUAL cook times and use this as a general indication for adapting recipes that you want to convert for the multi cooker. Always remember to ‘rest’ meat for at least 10 minutes for it to relax and retain their 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 sh 65°C), especially for large cuts of meat. Also, please note, it is not recommended to cook meat from frozen.

CHICKEN

Chicken Breasts, 600g 5-7 minutes Quick Release

Chicken Marylands, bone in, 600g 8-10 minutes Quick Release

Chicken Thighs, 600g 8-10 minutes Quick Release

Whole Chicken, 1.5kg 22-26 minutes Quick Release

Whole Chicken, 2kg 24-28 minutes Quick Release BEEF

Casserole, 3cm cubes 10-12 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes

Corned Beef / Silverside 30 minutes per kg Natural Release, 10 minutes

Ribs, 6cm, 2kg 45 minutes Quick Release

Brisket / Skirt, 1.5kg 50-55 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes

Pot Roast, Topside / Chuck, 1.8kg 90-95 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes VEAL

Casserole, 3cm cubes 8-10 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes

Shoulder Roast, boneless 15 minutes per kg Natural Release, 10 minutes LAMB

Shanks, 3 x 300g 18-20 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes

Shoulder Roast, boneless, 1.2kg 20-22 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes

PORK

Spareribs, 1.5kg 28-30 minutes Quick Release

Shoulder Roast, boneless, 1.5kg 35-40 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes

FISH

Prawns, in a steamer basket on trivet 1 minute Quick Release

Mussels, in a steamer basket on trivet 1-2 minutes Quick Release

Fillets, white ﬂesh, 500g in a steamer basket on trivet 3-6 minutes Quick Release

Steaks, darker, 500g in a steamer basket on trivet 4-7 minutes Quick Release

Whole ﬁsh, gutted and cleaned, 500g in a steamer

4-7 minutes Quick Release

basket on trivet

RICE & GRAINS

The following recommendations are only a guide. You can always return the lid and KEEP WARM to continue cooking slightly. Alternatively, add ½ cup of hot water and pressure cook for an additional 1 minute and leave to release pressure naturally.

Never ll (combined rice/grain and liquid) past the halfway mark when cooking in the multi cooker.

FOOD - 1 CUP OF EACH COOKING TIME PRESSURE RELEASE

Couscous - 2 cups water 2-3 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes, KEEP WARM

Quinoa, - 2 cups water 4-6 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes, KEEP WARM

Rice, Basmati - 1 1/2 cups water 5-7 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes, KEEP WARM

Rice, white - 1 1/2 cups water 5-7 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes, KEEP WARM

Rice, brown - 2 cups water 12-15 minutes Natural Release, 15 minutes, KEEP WARM

Rice, wild - 3 cups water 20-25 minutes Natural Release, 15 minutes, KEEP WARM

PRESSURE COOKING TIPS

• The multi cooker must never be lled more than 2/3 full or to the MAX. marking, the unused space is needed to produce pressure.

• The amount of liquid required is less than for traditional cooking methods.

• Time to build pressure can vary and depends on the menu selected, volume and temperature of the ingredients placed in the cooking pot. Once pressure has built up, cooking will commence.

• Cooking times will vary slightly due to ingredient sizes and starting temperatures.

• When adapting your own recipe to cook in the multi cooker, reduce the cook time by half and the liquid by half. However, never cook with less than 1 cup of liquid. We suggest you experiment with your recipes to get a feel for what changes you will need to adapt.

• Hot liquid will come to pressure quicker than cold liquid.

• Foods can overcook if using the natural release method.

• Do not cook foods that foam such as oatmeal, barley, rhubarb, apples and pasta. Foaming from these foods can block the multi cooker exhaust valve and red oat valve.

CARE AND CLEANING

1. Switch off the wall power outlet and remove the plug from the socket.

2. Allow the multi cooker to cool completely prior to cleaning.

3. Remove the lid and cooking pot, and hand wash them in warm soapy water. The cooking pot is dishwasher safe.

4. If ingredients have built up and stuck at the bottom of the cooking pot, soak the pot in warm water before cleaning.

5. Remove the gasket, anti-block shield, exhaust valve, red oat valve and red oat valve seal and wash in warm soapy water. Allow all parts to dry completely before re-installing into the lid.

Note: Ensure gasket and anti-block shield are put back correctly. Refer to assembly

information on page 9.

6. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

7. Dry all parts completely before placing them back into the multi cooker interior. Ensure the outside of the cooking pot is completely dry and that the inside of the multi cooker is also dry.

8. Do not use alkaline cleaning agents or harsh abrasives when cleaning the cooking pot and exterior.

9. Do not immerse base in water or any other liquid.

10. When storing the multi cooker, leave the lid disengaged to preserve the life of the gasket.

11. If your multi cooker has been left with an odour, simply place 2 cups of boiling water in the cooking pot with half a lemon in it and use the manual function to cook for 3 minutes with the exhaust valve in release position. Rinse thoroughly, dry well and store.

12. If there is a lingering odour soak the rubber gasket in warm soapy water. This will help to degrease the rubber and to avoid lingering odour.

13. The cooking pot is dishwasher safe. However, with many non-stick cooking vessels, it is wise to simply wash in hot soapy water in your sink. This will maintain the non-stick coating of the cooking pot over life.

14. When cooking, cleaning and caring for your multi cooker, be certain to use utensils that

will not scratch the cooking surface of the cooking pot.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Reason Solution

Gasket not positioned correctly

Difﬁcult to close the lid

Difﬁcult to open the lid

Leakage from lid

Leakage from red ﬂoat valve

Float valve unable to rise

Steam from exhaust valve does not stop

Lights are not illuminating on control panel

All lights ﬂash

Rice half cooked/too hard Too little water added

Rice too soft Too much water added Reduce water level next time

C1 appears on

display screen

C2 appears on

display screen

C5 appears on

display screen

C6 appears on

display screen

Small amount of pressure remains in the cooking pot

Red ﬂoat valve fails to lower after pressure release

Pressure exists inside the cooker

No gasket Install the gasket

Food particles attached to gasket Clean the gasket ring

Gasket worn

Lid not closed ﬁrmly Open, then close the lid again

Food particles attached to red ﬂoat valve seal

Gasket ring for red ﬂoat valve worn

No enough food and liquid in the cooking pot

Exhaust valve not in sealing position

Plug may not be plugged in properly Please inspect the socket

Sensor fails

Temperature is too high because there is no liquid inside the cooking pot

Pressure switch fails

Ensure the gasket is positioned correctly

Carefully push down using the plastic edges of the lid

CAUTION: do not touch the metal part of the lid as it will be very hot

Press down on the red ﬂoat valve lightly with a wooden spoon

Allow the pressure to release, then try to open the lid again

Replace the gasket ring, contact customer service

Clean the ﬂoat valve seal

Replace the seal for red ﬂoat valve, contact customer service

Ensure a minimum of 1 cup (250ml) of liquid is in the cooking pot

Move the exhaust valve to the seal position

Contact customer service for direction

Add liquid as required – at least 1 cup (250ml).

Ensure the cooking pot is inserted correctly

Add one cup of (hot) water and cook for a further 5 minutes. Leave on KEEP WARM function for a further ﬁve minutes before removing the lid.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including but not limited to:

1. To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse the power cord, plug or multi cooker body in water or any other liquid.

2. Do not use in the bathroom or near any source of water.

3. Do not use outdoors.

4. Do not use the appliance near or below any curtains or other combustible materials.

5. The appliance should be positioned so that escaping steam does not damage overhead or surrounding cupboards.

6. Always use the appliance handles and do not touch the hot cooking surfaces. The temperature of accessible surfaces/parts may become very hot when the appliance is operating.

7. This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. To avoid risk of burns, stay clear of the steam vent while cooking and wait for the multi cooker to cool down fully before touching the cooking pot and lid.

8. The ducts in the pressure regulator (exhaust valve and red oat valve) allowing the escape of steam should be checked regularly to ensure they are not blocked.

9. The lid must not be opened until the pressure has decreased sufciently.

10. 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 given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

11. Always turn off and unplug from the power outlet when not in use and before cleaning the appliance.

12. To disconnect, turn off the wall power outlet, then grasp the plug and remove from wall power socket. Never pull by the cord.

13. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord/plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned, or been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Customer service for replacement, examination, repair or adjustment.

14. There are no user serviceable parts. If the power cord or appliance is damaged, it must be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer or similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.

15. Do not use accessories of not specically designed for use with this product.

16. Do not use on an inclined plane or unstable surface.

17. Cook only in the cooking pot. Do not pour liquid directly into the interior. Doing so may result in personal injury from electric shock and/or damage to the appliance.

18. Do not use the cooking pot if it is dented or distorted.

19. Do not turn on the multi cooker without rst placing the cooking pot inside the interior of the multi cooker.

20. Always be sure the cooking pot contains liquid before the multi cooker is switched on.

21. Do not overll or attempt to cook food items too large for the appliance.

22. Do not ll the multi cooker with cooking oil or try to use it as a deep fryer.

23. Do not use keep warm mode to reheat cold rice or other foods.

24. Always take care when removing food after cooking as it is hot.

25. Keep the appliance and the power cord away from the edge of tables or countertops and out of reach of children and inrm persons.

26. Do not move the appliance when in use.

27. Do not cover the appliance when in use.

28. Do not place on or near any heat sources.

29. Always thoroughly clean the appliance after use.

30. Follow the instructions when cleaning this appliance.

31. Do not use appliance for other than its intended purpose as described in this instruction book.

32. This appliance is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

33. Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use or where it may be touched by children or persons with disabilities.

34. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

35. For added safety, electrical appliances should be connected to a power outlet that is protected by a residual current device (RCD), also often referred to as a ‘Safety Switch’. Your switchboard may already incorporate an RCD. If unsure, call an electrician for verication and tting if necessary.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOTES

RECIPE BOOK

EXPRESS CHEF DIGITAL MULTI COOKER

RHPC1000

CHUNKY CHORIZO, PUMPKIN & FENNEL SOUP

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tsp olive oil

2 chorizo sausages, thinly sliced

2 rashers smoked bacon, diced

¼ tsp chilli akes

½ tsp fennel seeds

1 clove garlic, nely chopped

½ red onion, nely chopped

1 x 500g Jap pumpkin, skinned & diced to 2cm cubes

400g tin diced tomatoes

¼ tsp dried thyme

1L vegetable stock

Fresh parsley to serve

Sour cream to serve

Method:

1. Place the oil in the multi cooker and press SAUTÉ, leave to heat up for 1 minute then add chorizo, bacon, chilli, fennel seeds, garlic and onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the pumpkin, tomatoes, thyme and vegetable stock.

2. Press KEEP WARM / CANCEL, secure the lid and press the SOUP function. This will cook for 30 minutes and when the cooking has nished, press KEEP WARM / CANCEL and release the pressure naturally.

3. When the pressure has released, remove the lid and stir in the fresh parsley. Serve hot with a swirl of sour cream.

Serves 6-8

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CHICKEN STOCK

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes (+ de-pressurising time)

Ingredients:

1 small chicken

5 cups water

1 stick of celery, sliced

1 brown onion, peeled and halved

1 carrot, sliced

1 bay leaf

1 tsp whole pepper corns

Method:

1. Pour the water in the bottom of your multi cooker and add all ingredients except the chicken.

2. Place the trivet into the bottom of the cooking pot and place the chicken on it. Secure the lid and press the SOUP function.

3. Leave the pressure to release naturally and carefully remove the lid.

4. Using tongs, remove the chicken and place it on a plate for another use.

5. Discard the vegetables, bay leaf and pepper corns and strain the chicken stock into a container for refrigeration until use.

TIP: Shred the chicken to make chicken soup or a chicken salad

AROMATIC TOMATO SOUP

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tsp olive oil

½ brown onion, nely diced

2 carrots, nely diced

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed and chopped

1 tsp dried rosemary

400g can diced tomatoes

2 tbs tomato paste

1L beef stock (or 3 beef stock cubes in 1L water)

2 tsp balsamic vinegar

½ tsp black pepper

½ cup continental parsley, nely chopped

Parmesan cheese to serve

Method:

1. Place the olive oil in the multi cooker and press SAUTÉ. When it comes up to heat, sauté the carrots, onions, celery, garlic and rosemary for 3-4 minutes.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients, give a good stir and secure the lid. Press the Manual function and adjust the cook time to 5 minutes. When the cooking has nished, leave on KEEP WARM for 10 minutes then carefully release the pressure using the quick pressure release method. Serve with parmesan cheese.

Serves 4

MOROCCAN LAMB POT ROAST

Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time 30 minutes)

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

2kg lamb shoulder, de-boned

2 red onions, peeled and cut into thin wedges

3 tbs olive oil

4 garlic cloves, crushed

1 lemon, rind nely zested

1 tsp chilli akes

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp dried thyme leaves

½ tsp dried oregano

¼ tsp salt & pepper

½ cup dry white wine

1 cup chicken stock

Tabouli to serve

Greek yoghurt to serve

Lemon juice to serve

Method:

1. Place 2 tbs of oil, garlic, lemon zest, chilli, cumin, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper in your food processor and blitz to a paste. Place the lamb shoulder in a large baking tray and spread the paste all over to marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.

2. Press SAUTÉ on your multi cooker and leave to heat up for 1 minute. Add the marinated lamb and brown on all sides. Remove the lamb onto a plate.

3. Sauté the onions for 2 minutes, then add the wine and chicken stock. Finally, return the lamb to the cooking pot and secure the lid in place. Press KEEP WARM / CANCEL to end sauté function.

4. Press the POT ROAST function of your multi cooker which will cook for 40 minutes.

5. At the end of the cook time, leave on KEEP WARM for 10 minutes to slowly release some of the pressure. Then manually release the remainder of the pressure using the quick pressure release method, take the meat out to rest for 10 minutes before carving. Return the lid for the pan juices to keep warm while the meat is resting. Slice the rested lamb and serve on a bed of tabouli. Pour the warm pan juices over the meat and dollop Greek yoghurt on the top with a big squeeze of lemon juice.

Serves 8

CORNED BEEF

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1.2kg corned beef (silverside)

1 brown onion, peeled and halved

4 cloves

2 bay leaves

1tsp peppercorns

1 carrot, peeled and chopped

1tbs brown sugar

2 tbs malt vinegar

Water (to cover corned beef)

Method:

1. Wash the corned beef under cold water and set aside.

2. Put 2 cups of water in your multi cooker and stir in malt vinegar and sugar. Add all other ingredients with enough water to just cover the corned beef.

3. Press the POT ROAST function of your multi cooker which will cook for 40 minutes.

4. At the end of the cook time, leave on KEEP WARM for 20 minutes to slowly release some of the pressure. Then use the quick release method for the remainder of the pressure, take the meat out to rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Serves 8

TIP: Serve with mashed potato, sautéed cabbage and mustard sauce.

MASSAMAN BEEF CURRY

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes (+ de-pressurising time)

Ingredients:

1 tsp canola oil

2 brown onions, peeled and quartered

4 tbs Massaman curry paste

400g coconut milk

1.2kg beef chuck, cut into 2 cm pieces

1 cup vegetable stock

1 tbs sh sauce

1 tbs soy sauce

1 tbs brown sugar

1kg baby potatoes, halved

1 bunch coriander to serve

½ cup of toasted peanuts to serve

Rice to serve

Method:

1. Place the oil in the multi cooker and press SAUTÉ, leave to heat up for 1 minute. Add the onions and sauté for 2 minutes (don’t stir too much – you want to colour them), then remove them to a plate. Add the Massaman curry paste and sauté, stirring constantly, until fragrant (1-2 minutes) then pour in the coconut milk. Add the beef and stir in the onions, stock, sh sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar and potatoes.

2. Press KEEP WARM / CANCEL, secure the lid and press the CURRY function. This will cook for Cook 30 minutes and when the cooking has nished, leave on KEEP WARM for the pressure to release naturally.

3. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with fresh coriander, toasted peanuts and rice.

Serves 6-8

THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

1 tsp vegetable oil

1 brown onion, peeled and quartered

1 garlic clove, crushed

Knob of ginger, 1cm, peeled and nely grated

1 green chilli, nely sliced

2 tbs green curry paste

1.2kg chicken thigh llets, diced into 3cm pieces

250g can coconut milk

1 tsp lime zest

1 tbs palm sugar

3 tsp sh sauce

2 Kafr lime leaves, torn in half

Juice of 1 lime

Jasmine rice to serve

Coriander leaves to serve

Method:

1. Place the oil in the multi cooker and press SAUTÉ, leave to heat up for 1 minute. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and green chilli and sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in the curry paste and sauté for a further minute until fragrant.

2. Add the chicken and then stir in the coconut milk along with the lime zest. Add the palm sugar, sh sauce and Kafr lime leaves.

3. Press KEEP WARM / CANCEL, secure the lid and press the MANUAL function and adjust the cook time to 5 minutes.

4. When the cooking has nished, leave on KEEP WARM for 5 minutes then carefully release the pressure manually using the quick pressure release method. Gently stir through the lime juice, taste and adjust the sweet and sour avour if necessary. Serve with Jasmine rice and fresh coriander leaves.

Serves 4-6

PEA AND PANCETTA RISOTTO

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

1 tbs extra virgin olive oil

20g butter

2 cups Arborio rice

1 brown onion, nely diced

100g pancetta, diced

1 garlic clove, nely chopped

½ cup white wine

4 cups chicken stock, warmed

½ cup parmesan cheese

½ cup continental parsley, chopped

½ cup frozen peas

1 tsp lemon zest

Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

1. Place the oil and butter in the multi cooker and press SAUTÉ, leave to heat up for 1 minute. Add the pancetta and onion and sauté for 2 minutes, then add the Arborio rice and sauté, stirring constantly, for a further 4 minutes to toast the rice.

2. Add the garlic and wine and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring, to cook out the alcohol, then add the warm stock.

3. Press KEEP WARM / CANCEL, secure the lid and press the RISOTTO function which will cook for 20 minutes.

4. When the cooking has nished, leave on KEEP WARM for 5 minutes then carefully release the pressure using the quick pressure release method. Gently stir through the parmesan, parsley, frozen peas, lemon zest, salt and pepper and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Serves 4-6

POTATOES WITH DILL & CHIVES

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 tbs extra virgin olive oil

2 tbs butter

1 tsp celery salt

2 tbs fresh dill, chopped

6 large new potatoes, quartered lengthways

1 cup chicken stock, warm

Pepper to taste

2 tbs chives, chopped

Method:

1. Place the oil and butter in the multi cooker and press SAUTÉ, leave to heat up for 1 minute. Add celery salt and dill and sauté for 2 minutes, then add the potatoes and sauté for 1 minute.

2. Add the warm stock.

3. Press KEEP WARM / CANCEL, secure the lid and press the MANUAL function and adjust the cook time to 5 minutes.

4. When the cooking has nished, leave on KEEP WARM for 5 minutes then carefully release the pressure using the quick pressure release method.

5. Remove the potatoes to a serving platter and season with pepper and chives.

Serves 6-8

TIP: Great as a side. Serve warm or cold.

SLOW COOKED HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours (+ de-pressurising time)

Ingredients:

3 chicken Maryland pieces, skin off

½ cup soy sauce

½ cup honey

¼ cup hoisin sauce

½ cup currants

1 tbs olive oil

3 cloves garlic, crushed

2cm piece of ginger, peeled & nely chopped

½ tsp Chinese ve-spice

1 red onion, diced

1 small chilli, chopped nely

1 tbs corn our

White rice to serve

Spring onion to serve

Method:

1. Place the soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, currants, olive oil, garlic, ginger, Chinese ve spice, onion and chilli in the cooking pot of the multi cooker and stir with a wooden spoon to combine.

2. Add the chicken, breast side down and secure the lid. Press the SLOW COOK function to cook for 4 hours.

3. At the end of the cooking time, leave on KEEP WARM to release pressure naturally. When the pressure has released, carefully take the chicken pieces out and place on a chopping board to rest for 20 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, add the corn our to the cooking pot, stir and replace the lid. Press the MANUAL function and cook for 1 minute. Leave to KEEP WARM.

5. Meanwhile, shred the chicken using 2 forks and place on a serving platter. Pour the sauce over the top and serve hot with uffy white rice sprinkled with slices of spring onion.

Serves 4-6

POACHED PEARS

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes

Ingredients:

4 ripe pears, peeled and left whole

1 cinnamon stick

5 cloves

1 knob of ginger, 1cm

1 tsp lemon zest

¼ cup brown sugar

1 star anise

1 vanilla pod

2 cups water

Method:

1. Add the sugar, spices, lemon zest, vanilla pod, ginger and water to your multi cooker and press SAUTÉ, stirring until it comes to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.

2. Press KEEP WARM / CANCEL, add pears and place the lid on. Now press SLOW COOK and cook for 2 hours. Use the quick pressure release method for this recipe.

3. Serve warm with a ladle of pan juice syrup and pouring cream.

Serves 4

APPLE RELISH

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 2 hours (+ de-pressurising time)

Ingredients:

1.2kg Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored & chopped

2 brown onions, nely diced

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

¾ cup raw sugar

¼ tsp salt

1 tbs lemon juice

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground cloves

¼ tsp ground allspice

Method:

1. Place all ingredients into the multi cooker and stir to combine.

2. Place the lid on and turn the setting to SLOW COOK and cook for 2 hours. When cooking time has nished, leave pressure to release naturally.

3. Store in sterilised, air tight jars in the refrigerator.

Makes approximately 3 cups of relish

TIP: Use apple relish as a condiment for roasted meats, especially pork.

VANILLA SPONGE CAKE

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

1½ cup castor sugar

2 eggs, at room temperature

2 cups self-raising our

1 cup milk

50g butter, melted

½ tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp vanilla essence)

Cooking oil spray for greasing

Cream or ice cream to serve

Flaked almonds to serve

Method:

1. Generously grease a cake tin or similar (16cm x 8cm). Place the trivet in the bottom of the multi cooker bowl and ll the multi cooker with 1 litre of warm water (4 cups).

2. Using electric beaters or a bench mixer, whisk the eggs for 3 minutes until light and uffy. Add the sugar and continue whisking for a further 3 minutes.

3. Gently stir in the our with a wooden spoon and mix gently until it forms a batter with no lumps. Stir in the milk, melted butter and vanilla to combine.

4. Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake tin so it is half full and double-wrap with aluminium foil – grease the foil area that will sit at the top of the cake, just in case it touches the foil when rising.

5. Take a 50cm length of foil and fold it long ways to form a 6cm wide strap. Place this under the cake tin / pudding bowl to gently lower it onto the trivet. Fold in the edges over the top of the cake tin / pudding bowl and pour enough warm water to come ¾ ways up the side of the cake tin. Place the multi cooker lid on and secure it in place.

6. Press the PUDDING function and your cake will be ready in approximately 40 minutes. When it has nished the cooking cycle, leave it on KEEP WARM for 5 minutes until releasing the pressure manually using the quick pressure release method. Using oven mitts, gently take the cake out of the multi cooker using the foil straps to lift it out.

7. Leave the cake to cool slightly in the tin, then carefully turn out onto a serving platter. Serve warm with cream or ice-cream and a sprinkle of toasted aked almonds.

CREAMY RICE PUDDING

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tbs butter

3 cups milk, warmed

1 cup long grain rice

1/3 cup castor sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp ground cinnamon

Method:

1. Place the butter in the multi cooker and press SAUTÉ. When the butter has melted, add the warm milk and stir in the rice, vanilla and sugar. Press KEEP WARM / CANCEL, secure the lid and press the RISOTTO function. This will cook for 20 minutes.

2. When the cooking has nished, leave on KEEP WARM for 5 minutes then carefully release the pressure manually using the quick pressure release method. Stir through the cinnamon and serve warm or at room temperature.

Serves 4-6

STEAMED VANILLA & GOLDEN SYRUP PUDDING

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes (+ 10 minutes de-pressurising time)

Ingredients:

20g butter for greasing

½ cup castor sugar

120g butter, softened

1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp vanilla essence)

2 eggs

120g plain our

¼ cup milk

¾ cup golden syrup

Cream or ice cream to serve

Toasted aked almonds to serve

Method:

1. Generously grease a pudding bowl (16cm x 8cm) and pour in the golden syrup. Place the trivet in the bottom of the multi cooker bowl and ll the multi cooker with 1 litre of warm water (the water will need to come ¾ ways up the side of the pudding bowl).

2. Using electric beaters, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla until pale and uffy.

3. Add eggs one at a time and mix thoroughly, then stir in the our and milk to form a batter. Pour the pudding batter into your prepared pudding bowl and double-wrap with aluminium foil.

4. Take a 50cm length of foil and fold it long ways to form a 6cm wide strap. Place this under the pudding bowl to gently lower it onto the trivet. Fold in the edges over the top of the pudding bowl and place the multi cooker lid on and lock it in place.

5. Press the PUDDING function and your pudding will be ready in approximately 40 minutes. When the cooking cycle has nished, leave it on KEEP WARM for 10 minutes to slowly release some of the pressure. Then manually release the remainder of the pressure using the quick pressure release method before taking the pudding bowl out using the foil straps to lift it out (always use oven mitts when doing this to avoid burning yourself).

6. Serve from the pudding bowl or carefully turn out onto a serving platter. Serve warm with cream or ice-cream and a sprinkle of toasted aked almonds.

Serves 4-6

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