Russell Hobbs RHPC1000 User Manual

Part no. T22-5003326

RHPC1000_IB&RB_FA_260716

EXPRESS CHEF

DIGITAL MULTI COOKER

2 YEAR WARRANTY

RHPC1000

INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY

Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd	Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd
Locked Bag 3004 Braeside	PO Box 9817 Newmarket
Victoria 3195 Australia	Auckland 1149 New Zealand
Customer Service in Australia	Customer Service in New Zealand
Toll Free: 1800 623 118	Toll Free: 0800 736 776
Email: [e-mail]	Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.spectrumbrands.com.au	Website: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz

	Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd
W	Warranty Against Defects
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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 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.

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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 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.

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 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.

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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.

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1.	Lid	6.	Inside of lid	11.	Handle
2.	Lid handle	7.	Red float valve seal	12.	Housing
3.	Red float valve	8.	Anti-block shield	13.	Rice spoon holder
4.	Exhaust valve	9.	Cooking pot	14.	Control panel
5.	Gasket	10.	Interior	15.	Base

Serving Spoon	Trivet	Measuring Cup	Power Cord
Accessories

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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 sufficient 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.

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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 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 float valve and exhaust valve for any obstructions, and ensure the gasket, red float 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.

Lid	Red float valve
Lid handle	Exhaust valve

Gasket	Red float valve seal
Inside of lid	Anti block shield

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.

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

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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 float valve and red float valve seal are clean correctly fitted 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 flash 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 flash 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 sufficient 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 safetyonce 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.

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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 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 finished cooking, it will automatically switch to KEEP WARM. In this mode, the unit will naturally release pressure and the red float 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 float 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 fill 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 first, 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.

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PRE-SET AUTOMATIC COOKING FUNCTIONS

WHITE RICE

The white rice function on the Multi Cooker will create delicious fluffy 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 first 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.

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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 first using the SAUTÉ function to seal in the flavour. 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 first. To caramelise, brown or sauté ingredients prior to pressure cooking, simply select the SAUTÉ function. When you have finished 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 flavours 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.

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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.

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