Toastmaster RHSC600 User Manual

6 Quart Oval

Slow Cooker

OWNER’S MANUAL

RHSC600

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord,
plugs or Base Unit in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug
or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in
any manner. Contact Consumer Service for examination,
repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.

11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12. To disconnect, turn OFF/LOW/HIGH/AUTO Control Dial to OFF,
then remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

14. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding
refrigerated foods into a heated Stoneware Liner.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and

escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken
to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other injury to persons or
damage to property.

1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and
safety instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All
users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner’s
Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.

2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in
water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach

into the water!

3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above
and on all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance
while it is touching or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing,
dishtowels or other flammable materials.

4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the mal­functioning appliance!

6. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical outlet.

7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.

8. Never use the Stoneware Liner on a gas or electric cooktop or
on an open flame.

9. Lift off Lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip
into Stoneware Liner.

10. CAUTION: To prevent damage or electric shock, do not cook in

Base Unit. Cook only in Stoneware Liner provided.

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POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to
fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in
any way.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is
used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance, and (2) the longer cord should be arranged so that it
will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

ELECTRIC POWER

If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Russell Hobbs® 6 Quart
Oval Slow Cooker. Your Slow Cooker features a Double Heating
Element, Removable Stoneware Liner, and is perfect for roasts,
hams and more! Recipes and cooking times for many of your
favorite foods are included with this unit.

Knob
(P/N 21261)

Liner
Handles

Tempered
Glass Lid
Assembly

(P/N 21397)

Stoneware
Liner

(P/N 21396)

Base
Handles

OFF/LOW/HIGH/
AUTO Control Dial

Power
Supply Cord

Polarized
Plug

Stainless
Steel
Base Unit

Power
Indicator
Light

FIGURE 1

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INTRODUCTION TO SLOW COOKING

Slow cooking occurs at temperatures just around boiling. The Slow
Cooker can operate at LOW all day or night if required. When
cooking on a HIGH setting, it is very much like a covered pot on
the stove top. Foods will cook on HIGH in about half the time
required for LOW cooking. Additional liquid may be required as
foods do boil on HIGH. To turn the Slow Cooker OFF, turn the
Control Dial to the OFF position. Always unplug from electrical
outlet when not in use.

NOTE: Lid must not be removed while cooking on LOW setting.

BEFORE USING YOUR SLOW COOKER
FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Carefully unpack your Slow Cooker and clean, see CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS.

2. It is necessary to operate the Slow Cooker one time before
placing food in the Stoneware Liner. Pour 4 cups of water into
the Stoneware Liner and place it inside the Base Unit. Cover
with the Glass Lid.

3. Plug into a 120V AC outlet.

4. Turn Control Dial to HIGH position and allow to heat for
approximately 30 minutes. You will notice a slight odor; this is
normal and should quickly disappear.

5. Turn Control Dial to OFF position and allow to cool for
20 minutes.

6. Carefully remove the Stoneware Liner from the Base Unit and
pour out the water from the Stoneware Liner.

7. Rinse Stoneware Liner, dry thoroughly and place back inside
the Base Unit.

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