Russell Hobbs RHSC650BLK User Manual for RHSC650BLK
SEARING SLOW COOKER
2 YEAR WARRANTY
RHSC650_IB&RB_FA_231019
Part No. T22-9001511
INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY
RHSC650 SERIES
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
Read all instructions before, and follow whilst using this appliance.
1. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the slow cooker cooking base in
water or any liquid.
2. Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels
containing water.
3. Do not use outdoors.
4. 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.
5. This appliance is NOT a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do NOT play
with this appliance.
6. Always follow the instructions when using this appliance.
7. The temperature of accessible surfaces/parts may become very hot when the appliance
is operating and may remain hot for some time after the appliance has been switched
off.
8. To avoid the possibility of scalding, keep clear of steam escaping around the lid area.
9. Do not touch any internal surfaces until the slow cooker has fully cooled.
10. Do not use the slow cooker to re-heat food that has already been cooked.
11. Dried beans (e.g. red kidney beans) must be boiled for at least 10 minutes before being
added to the slow cooker. They are poisonous if eaten raw or undercooked.
12. CAUTION: Do not operate on an inclined plane. Place the slow cooker on a stable, level,
heat-resistant surface and out of reach of children.
13. Route the power cord so it does not overhang, and cannot be caught accidentally.
14. Unplug the slow cooker when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let it cool
down fully before cleaning and storing away.
15. There are no user serviceable parts. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or similarly qualied person in order to avoid hazard.
16. 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 examination, adjustment, repair or replacement.
17. To disconnect turn dial to OFF, turn off the wall power outlet then grasp the plug and
remove from wall power socket. Never pull by the cord.
18. Do not try to cook in the slow cooker without using the ceramic bowl.
19. Leave a clear space of at least 75mm (3 inches) around the slow cooker when in use.
20. Do not cover the slow cooker or put anything on top of it while in use.
21. Do not use the slow cooker near or below curtains or other combustible materials.
22. Keep the power cord, the slow cooker, and the ceramic bowl away from hotplates, cooktops and burners.
23. Do not put a hot ceramic bowl on a cold surface or in cold water as it may crack the
bowl or damage the surface.
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24. Do not put cold water into a hot ceramic bowl or hot water into a cold ceramic bowl as it
may crack the bowl.
25. Do not use the ceramic bowl with any appliance (cook-top, stove, oven, microwave
oven, etc) other than the slow cooker.
26. Do not shock/bump the glass. The lid supplied with this is slow cooker is made from
tempered glass. However, this does not make it indestructible! Care needs to be taken
not to shock the glass as it may cause it to weaken and unexpectedly shatter into small
fragments for seemingly no reason.
27. Do not use accessories or attachments other than those supplied as specically for use
with the slow cooker.
28. Do not use the slow cooker for any purpose other than that described in these
instructions.
29. Do not connect this slow cooker to an external timer or remote control system.
30. Misuse may cause injury.
31. 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
verication and tting if necessary.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED TO BE USED IN HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR
APPLICATIONS SUCH AS:
STAFF KITCHEN AREAS IN SHOPS, OFFICES AND OTHER WORKING ENVIRONMENTS;
FARM HOUSES;
BY CLIENTS IN HOTELS, MOTELS, AND OTHER RESIDENTIAL TYPE ENVIRONMENTS;
BED & BREAKFAST TYPE ENVIRONMENTS
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INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Russell Hobbs Searing Slow 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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LOW
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SELECT TIME
THE CONTROL PANEL
1. Lid
2. Cooking pot (suitable for searing and
sautéing on gas and electric stovetops)
3. Control panel
4. Slow cooker
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HIGH
WARM
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5. Display screen
6. SELECT - temperature control button
7. Indicator lights (LOW, HIGH, WARM)
8. TIME button
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THE BENEFITS OF SLOW COOKING
Whether you prefer a hearty beef casserole, a chicken curry or a minestrone soup, slow
cooking is not only a avoursome and time-saving cooking process, it can save you money.
Hours of slow cooking means avour intensity and cheaper cuts of meat transform into melt in
your mouth meals.
Health - The gentle cooking action helps retain more of the nutrients and avours in food.
Economy - Long slow cooking can tenderise the cheaper, tougher cuts of meat and uses
signicantly less power than an oven.
Convenience - Sear and sauté ingredients on the stove top and transfer straight into the slow
cooker saving you time and clean-up.
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 proper ventilation and a safe distance from hot surfaces of the slow cooker.
• To prevent damage from steam and heat, ensure the slow cooker is not placed directly under
cupboards when in use.
• Ensure the slow cooker is always disconnected from the wall power outlet when not in use.
SEARING & COOKING IN YOUR SEARING SLOW COOKER
For recipes requiring ingredients to be seared, browned or sautéed
Note: Always use silicone, heatproof plastic or wood utensils to avoid scratching nonstick surface. Never use metal spoons, spatulas, tongs, forks or knives as these will
damage the non-stick surface.
• Sit the slow cooker on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface and out of reach of children.
• If your recipe calls for searing, browning or sautéing ingredients prior to slow cooking, remove
the cooking pot from the slow cooker and place it directly on the burner of your stovetop to
cook ingredients as per a normal frypan.
NOTE: Stovetop use is only suitable for gas and electric stovetops. Not suitable for
induction stovetops.
NOTE: Do not leave the cooking pot unattended when cooking on the stove.
NOTE: Do not use the lid when searing on the stove top, otherwise ingredients will not
sear or brown.
• Once food is seared or browned as required, add other ingredients and stir though.
• Using oven mitts grasp both handles and carefully place the cooking pot back into the slow cooker.
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• Connect the plug to the wall power outlet and switch the power on. The display screen will ash
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” 4 times along with all 3 indicator lights.
• The display screen will then ash “----“ indicating that the searing slow cooker is in standby mode.
• Select LOW or HIGH temperature by pressing the SELECT button on the control panel until
the red indicator light is illuminated on the desired setting.
• Once the setting has been selected, set the cooking time by pressing the TIME button. Time
can be set from 30 minutes up to 10 hours. Repeatedly press the TIME button to adjust the
time in 30 minute increments.
NOTE: The default time is 6 hours. Repeatedly pressing the TIME button will increase
time up to a maximum of 10 hours then go back to 30 minutes, and continue to increase
in 30 minute increments.
• Once the desired cooking time is selected, the set time will ash 3 times on the display
screen then become solid and begin to count down. Cooking has now commenced.
NOTES:
- If the time button is not pressed, the cooking time that appears on the display screen
will be the time selected and cooking will commence.
- During cooking, time can be changed at any stage by pressing the TIME button.
- To cancel the setting or time selected, press the SELECT button until none of the
indicator lights are illuminated. After the time flashes 4 times, the display screen
will then flash “----“ indicating that the searing slow cooker has returned to standby
mode.
• At the end of the cooking time the slow cooker will automatically switch to the WARM setting
(light will ash) and the display screen will begin to count down from 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes has elapsed, the slow cooker will automatically remain on WARM and the
display screen will begin to count down for 10 hours. Once 10 hours has elapsed the slow
cooker will automatically switch to standby mode.
NOTE: Some food will deteriorate if kept in “WARM” mode for extended periods of time.
• When ready to serve, switch off the wall power outlet and remove the plug from the socket.
• Using oven mitts remove the lid from the slow cooker and set it on a heat proof surface.
• Serve the food.
TIP: Cleaning can be made much easier if you immediately remove all the cooked food from
the cooking pot, then ll it with warm water (see ‘Care and Cleaning’ section on page 9).
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