Russell Hobbs RHRC1 User Manual

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FAMILY RICE COOKER

2 YEAR WARRANTY

RHR C1

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INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY

Congratulations on the purchase of your Russell Hobbs Family Rice Cooker. Each unit is
manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the appliance for the first time,
please read the instruction book carefully and keep it for future reference. Pass it on if you
pass on the appliance.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed.

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1. Lid lock

2. Heating body

3. COOK indicator light

4. Base

5. Cooking selector lever

6. On/WARM light

7. Condensation collector

8. Lid

9. Handle

10. Steam valve

11. Inner pot

12. Steamer basket

13. Internal lid baffle

14. Rice paddle

15. Rice cup

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BEFORE FIRST USE

• Remove any packaging and labels from the appliance.

• As some parts may be packed separately, check to ensure all items have been unpacked
before disposing of the packaging.

CAUTION: Do not immerse the heating body of the rice cooker in water or any other liquids.

CAUTION: The rice cooker handle is for the purpose of opening and closing the rice cooker.
It must not be used for carrying the appliance when it is empty or when it contains hot food
or liquids, otherwise injury may occur.

• Dismantle and clean all removable parts as instructed in the CARE AND CLEANING section
of this manual.

• Select a level, dr y counter top 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 rice
co oke r.

• To prevent damage from steam and heat, ensure the rice cooker is not placed directly under
cupboards when in use.

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

USING THE RICE COOKER

CAUTION: Cook only in the inner pot. Cooking in the heating body without using the inner
pot will create an electric shock hazard.

• Measure the amount of rice you wish to cook using the 180ml measuring cup included with
your rice cooker.

NOTE: Make sure that the rice is always levelled when the cup is filled. The cooker has the
capacity for 10 rice measuring cups of raw rice. One cup of raw rice makes approximately 2 ¼
cups of cooked rice. Remember that the rice measuring cup is not a standard measuring cup.
When filled, it measures ¾ of a standard cup.

• To obtain ufer, less starchy rice, rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water before cooking.
Wash until the water runs clear and add to the inner pot.

NOTE: To avoid scratching the non-stick coating on the inner pot, do not wash rice directly in
the inner pot.

CAUTION: Always ensure the outer surface of the inner pot is completely clean and dry
before placing it into the heating body of the rice cooker.

• Place the inner pot inside the heating body. Rotate it slightly to make sure it is well seated
on the heating plate. Ensure rice is spread evenly in the inner pot and not heaped to one
side.

NOTE: The inner pot must be properly positioned inside the rice cooker or the unit will not
work and may become damaged.

• Add water in accordance with the quantity of rice being cooked - refer to the rice cooking
chart on page 4 for a guide.

CAUTION: Always ensure the inner pot contains liquid (or be ready to add margarine or oil
immediately) before plugging in the rice cooker.

• Press down the lid cover until it locks into place.

CAUTION: Do not operate the rice cooker without the lid cover locked. Burns or other
serious injury may occur.

• Plug the rice cooker into a wall power outlet and switch it on.

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• The WARM indicator light will illuminate once the power is turned on. Press the cooking
selector lever down and the COOK light will illuminate. The cooking process begins as soon
as the light illuminates. The cooking time will depend on the type and amount of rice being
cooked (refer to the rice cooking chart on page 4 for a guide).

NOTE: Never try to force the cooking selector lever to stay in COOK mode after it has moved
up to the On/WARM position.

• When cooking is complete, the rice cooker will automatically switch to the On/WARM
position. At this time the On/WARM light will illuminate.

• Allow the rice to stand in On/WARM mode for 15 minutes with the lid on.

NOTE: Allowing the cooked rice to sit for 15 minutes before stirring or removing enables the
steam to finish the cooking process and results in a fluffier rice texture.

CAUTION: When hot, this appliance contains hot water and steam. Open the lid carefully to
avoid scalding. Press the lick lock button, and allow water to drip into the rice cooker.

• Using the rice paddle provided (or any other non-metallic long handled utensil), scoop and
mix well. Allow all steam to escape.

• The rice cooker will remain in On/WARM mode until the power is switched off at the outlet.
If On/WARM mode is not desired, switch off and disconnect from the wall power outlet.

• Using oven mitts or a tea towel, carefully remove the inner pot from the rice cooker.

CAUTION: Allow the heating body and inner pot to cool completely before cleaning.

RICE COOKING CHART

The following quantities and times are a guide only; adjust to suit your taste and cooking
requirements.

Amount of raw rice
(with cup provided)

2 3 18

4 6 24

6 9 27

8 12 30

*It is recommended you use 1.5 cups of water per cup of raw rice (using rice measuring cup
provided).

Add water*

(with cup provided)

Approx. cooking time

USING THE STE AMER BASKET

Use the steamer basket to steam vegetables (fresh or defrosted). It can also be used to steam
items such as dumplings, gyoza, etc.

NOTE: You may cook rice and steam food simultaneously. Note that juices and flavourings
from food in steamer basket will run into the rice.

• Clean and prepare your vegetables. Cut vegetables into bite sized pieces. If cooking a
combination of different vegetables, try to ensure all require the same cooking time and cut
the pieces uniformly.

CAUTION: Always ensure the outer surface of the inner pot is clean and dry before placing
it into the heating body of the rice cooker.

• Place the inner pot into the heating body. Rotate the inner pot slightly to ensure it is well
seated on the heating plate.

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