Russell Hobbs RHMC20 Installation guide

RHMC20_IB&RB_FA_041021 Part No. T22-9002506

2 YEAR WARRANTY

RHMC20

INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY

EASY CLEAN

MULTI-COOKER

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 Control Panel in

water or any liquid.

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

3. Do not use outdoors.

4. WARNING: Avoid spillage on the connector

5. 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.

6. This appliance is NOT a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do NOT

play with this appliance.

7. Always follow the instructions when using this appliance.

8. 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.

9. To avoid the possibility of scalding, keep clear of steam escaping around the lid

area.

10. Do not touch any surfaces until the appliance has fully cooled.

11. Do not use the slow cooker function to re-heat food that has already been cooked.

12. WARNING: Dried beans (e.g. red kidney beans) must be boiled for at least 10

minutes before being added into slow cooked recipes. They are poisonous if eaten

raw or undercooked.

13. CAUTION: Do not operate on an inclined plane. Place the appliance on a stable,

level, heat-resistant surface and out of reach of children.

14. Route the power cord so it does not overhang, and cannot be caught accidentally.

15. Unplug the appliance when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let it

cool down fully before cleaning and storing away.

16. There are no user serviceable parts. If the power cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer or similarly qualied person in order to avoid hazard.

17. 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.

18. To disconnect, ensure the appliance Control Panel is set to OFF. Switch off the wall

power outlet then grasp the plug and withdraw it from the outlet. Never pull by the

cord.

19. Leave a clear space of at least 75mm (3 inches) around the appliance when in use.

20. Do not cover the appliance or place anything on top of it while in use.

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

22. Keep the appliance and power cord away from hotplates, cook-tops and burners.

23. The Cooking Pot must not be used with or in any appliance (cook-top, stove, oven,

microwave oven, etc.).

24. Do not shock/bump the glass lid. The lid supplied with this appliance 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.

25. Do not use accessories or attachments other than those supplied as specically for

use with this appliance.

26. Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than that described in these

instructions.

27. Use only Control Panel model RHMC20-01 with this appliance.

28. Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.

29. 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.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

- Staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working environments;

- Farm houses;

- By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments;

- Bed & breakfast type environments.

WARNING: HOT SURFACE(S):

The hot surface symbol indicates that accessible surfaces may be hot during and after

appliance use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Lid handle

2. Glass Lid

3. Handles

4. Control panel

5. Control knob

6. Power indicator light

7. Cooking pot/base unit

8. Steaming/roasting rack

(not shown)

FEATURES

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Russell Hobbs Easy Clean Multi-Cooker. Each unit

is manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the Multi-Cooker for the ﬁrst

time, please read this instruction booklet carefully and keep it for future reference. Pass it

on if you pass on the Multi-Cooker.

When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed.

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 “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE” section of this

manual. Do not wash the control panel.

• Select a level, dry countertop where the appliance is to be used.

• Do not place cooking pot into an oven or directly on a stove top. The cooking pot must only

be used in connection with the control panel.

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

NOTE: The appliance inlet must be dried before the appliance is used.

COOKING FUNCTIONS

Sear/Sauté: Quickly sear meats with a hot temperature. Sauté vegetables to build avors.

Roast: Perfect for roast joints using the included rack.

Slow Cook: Perfect for casseroles, soups, stews, and combinations of meats and vegetables.

Steam: Steam vegetables, sh, etc. using the included rack.

Rice: Prepare delicious, uffy rice. Can also be used for grains, lentils, oats.

Boil: Boil eggs, potatoes, or corn. Also used for ingredients such as pasta or making soups.

Keep Warm: Allows you to keep cooked food warm before serving.

CHOOSE A FUNCTION FOR YOUR MEAL

Slow Cook – Make your favorite soups, stews, and combinations of meats and

vegetables.

Low

High

Keep Warm – Keep cooked food warm until you are ready to eat.

Rice – Prepare delicious, ﬂuffy rice. Can also be used for grains, lentils, oats.

Steam/Boil – Steam to infuse moisture, seal in ﬂavor, and maintain perfect

texture of your food. Boil eggs, potatoes, or corn on the cob.

Roast – Cook vegetables and meat more quickly in a minimal amount of fat

over relatively high heat to build ﬂavor.

Sear/Sauté – Quickly sear meats with a hot temperature. Sauté vegetables to

build ﬂavor.

SLOW COOK

NOTE: The temperatures for the Slow Cook functions are ﬁxed at 175°F for

Low, and 195°F for High.

1. Add ingredients to the cooking pot and cover with glass lid.

2. Plug in the appliance.

3. Rotate the knob to your choice of low or high setting.

NOTE: Do not use the Keep Warm setting to cook. Only use it to keep warm

cooked food that is already hot.

4. Set a timer per your recipe on a separate device. Keep the lid on.

5. End of cooking cycle: when time is up, turn the unit off by rotating the

knob to off and unplugging, or rotate the knob to keep warm if desired.

NOTE: Do not hold foods on Keep Warm for more than 4 hours.

6. Unplug the appliance when not in use.

KEEP WARM

NOTE: The temperature for the Keep Warm function is ﬁxed at 140°F.

NOTE: Do not use the Keep Warm setting to cook. Only use it to keep warm

cooked food that is already hot.

NOTE: Do not hold foods on Keep Warm for more than 4 hours.

RICE

1. (Optional) Rinse your grain in water and strain with a wire strainer

before cooking.

2. Add ingredients to the cooking pot and cover with glass lid.

3. Plug in the appliance.

4. Rotate the knob to Rice function.

5. Set a timer per your recipe on a separate device. Refer to your specific

recipe for more precise cook setting and times or chart below.

6. Keep the lid closed until the end of the cooking cycle to ensure that the

heat stays in and the rice gets cooked.

7. End of cooking cycle: when time is up check to make sure rice is done,

if it is done turn the unit off by unplugging. If it isn’t done, put the lid

back on and give it some more time.

If desired, add seasonings and oil or butter with rice before adding water.

Allow rice to rest on warm at least 15 minutes before serving.

AMOUNT OF RICE AMOUNT OF

WATER

APPROX.

COOKING TIME

YIELD

(standard

8 oz. cups)

FOR WHITE LONG GRAIN, JASMINE, BASMATI, YELLOW, OR MEDIUM GRAIN RICE

1 cup rice 2 cups water 21 to 26 minutes 3 cups

2 cups rice 4 cups water 23 to 28 minutes 6 cups

3 cups rice 6 cups water 25 to 30 minutes 9 cups

FOR BROWN RICE

1 cup rice 2 ½ cups water 50 minutes 3 ¾ cups

2 cups rice 5 cups water 55 minutes 7 ½ cups

3 cups rice 7 ½ cups water 60 minutes 11 cups

For other types of grains not listed in the cooking chart or when in doubt,

follow package directions.

ASSEMBLY

The Control Panel can be removed when you are serving food or

when you are cleaning the unit.

To ﬁt:

With the plug removed from the wall power outlet, slide the

control panel into the front of the cooking pot (g. A).

To remove:

Remove the mains plug from the wall power outlet and then slide

the control panel out from the cooking pot.

NOTE: Use only Control Panel model number RHMC20-1 with

this appliance.

SEAR/SAUTÉ

1. Plug in the appliance.

2. Rotate the knob to Sear/Sauté function. Allows for cooking surface to pre-heat which might

take a few minutes. TIP - Start the program rst while you prepare the ingredients to be seared.

3. Add butter, oil, etc. to the cooking pot and use it in the same way as you would use a frying pan.

4. When the oil or butter is hot, sear or sauté as you would on a stove top. Stir ingredients during

the cooking process. Flip the food halfway through to sear on both side or stir while sauteing.

5. Refer to your specic recipe for more precise times.

6. When food is done, turn the knob to off or unplug.

7. Unplug the appliance when not in use and always allow it to completely cool before cleaning

and storing.

ROAST

1. Place rack in the cooking pot.

2. Place seasoned cuts of meat and/or cut up vegetables on the

rack in the cooking pot and cover with glass lid.

3. Plug in the appliance.

4. Rotate the knob to Roast function.

5. Set a timer per your recipe on a separate device. Refer to your

specic recipe for more precise times.

6. When food is done, turn the knob to off or unplug.

NOTE: Do not keep foods on the keep warm setting for more than 4

hours.

7. Unplug the appliance when not in use and always allow it to completely cool before cleaning

and storing.

TIPS

• The approximate maximum capacity for roasting is a 1.8–2.2 kg chicken or a 1.3–1.8 kg

roast.

• If you desire a stronger avour of browned meat, use the Sear/Sauté function before roasting

to brown the meat.

• Always roast with the lid on. Open the lid as little as possible to ensure even cooking and to

keep heat from escaping.

• Using a meat thermometer can help signicantly improve and give a more accurate end

result.

B C

SLOW COOKING

THE BENEFITS OF SLOW COOKING

• Health: The gentle cooking action reduces damage to vitamins and retains more of the

nutrients and avours.

• Economy: Long, slow cooking can tenderise the cheaper, tougher cuts of meat, and uses

about a quarter of the power of the small ring on the average hob.

• Convenience: Prepare the ingredients the night before, put them in the slow cooker before

you leave, and have a delicious meal waiting for you when you get home.

USING THE SLOW COOKING MODE

1. Add the ingredients to the cooking pot and cover with the glass lid.

2. Plug in the appliance.

3. Rotate the knob to your choice of low or high setting in the area indicated as Slow Cook.

NOTE: Do not use the Keep Warm setting to cook. Only use it to keep warm cooked food that is

already hot.

4. Set a timer per your recipe on a separate device. Keep the lid on.

5. End of cooking cycle: when time is up, turn the unit off by rotating the knob to off and

unplug. Alternatively, rotate the knob to keep warm if desired.

NOTE: Do not keep foods on the keep warm setting for more than 4 hours.

6. Unplug the appliance when not in use and always allow it to completely cool before cleaning

and storing.

GENERAL TIPS

• Keep in mind that ingredients used straight from the fridge can increase the cooking time.

• Try not to open the lid unnecessarily during cooking. A lot of heat can escape when you do

this and it can take your multi-cooker a long time to recover.

• When testing a dish to see if it’s cooked, don’t forget that root vegetables usually take longer to cook.

• Thaw frozen food completely before adding it to the cooking pot.

• Pre-browning meat beforehand is not strictly necessary but can help seal in the moisture and

add depth to the avour. Use your multi-cooker’s sear/sauté function to brown meat.

• Store ingredients prepared beforehand (e.g. the night before) in containers in the fridge. Don’t

put the cooking pot into the fridge.

• When cooking with rice, use at least 150ml (¼ pt) of cooking liquid for each 100g (4 oz) of rice.

• Pasta isn’t suitable for slow cooking, it becomes too soft. If your recipe requires pasta, it

should be pre-cooked and then stirred in 30-40 minutes before the end of the cooking time.

• After all the ingredients are put into the cooking pot, it shouldn’t be more than about three

quarters full. If you overll, it may spit hot liquid or overow during use.

• If the nished dish is too liquid, it can be thickened using a little cornour, arrowroot, etc.

For each 250-300 ml of liquid, mix together 2 tbsp of cornour with enough water to form

a thin paste. Add the paste to the dish approx. 30-45 minutes before the end of cooking.

Alternatively, stir in ready-made gravy granules following the manufacturer’s instructions.

COOKING GUIDELINES

Vegetables

Slow cooking is ideal for vegetables. There’s little evaporation, so all the juices and avours

are retained. Root vegetables like potato, carrot, turnip, and swede, need more slow cooking

time than meat. Cut them into bite-size pieces and immerse in the cooking liquid. Place the

vegetables as close to the bottom of the pot as possible. Quickly cooked vegetables, like peas

and sweetcorn, should be added half an hour before the end of cooking.

Pulses (Beans, Peas and Lentils)

Some dried pulses (lentils, peas, etc.) may need soaking before use. Always check any

recommendations on the packaging before using.

WARNING

Dried beans (e.g. red kidney beans, cannellini, etc.) should be soaked for a minimum of 8 hours

and boiled for at least 10 minutes before adding to the multi-cooker. They’re poisonous if eaten

raw or undercooked.

Meat and Poultry

Slow cooking tenderises cheaper cuts, and reduces shrinkage and evaporation, retaining avour

and nutritional value. The leanest cuts of meat are best for slow cooking.

Trim excess fat from the meat because this can add to the liquid during cooking in the form of fat.

Where possible, use chicken without skin.

Cut the meat into evenly sized cubes (approx. 2.5 cm) for casseroles and stews.

Suitable cuts include:

Beef - Brisket, shin, silverside, topside, stewing steak, braising steak, chuck

Pork - Leg, shoulder, belly, cheek, chump

Lamb - Shanks, leg, shoulder, neck

CONVERTING RECIPES FROM A TRADITIONAL OVEN

These times are approximate and can vary depending on the ingredients and quantities. Always

check that the food is thoroughly cooked before serving. Set a timer per your recipe on a

separate device.

Oven cooking time Time on low (hours) Time on high (hours)

15-30 minutes 4-6 1-2

30-60 minutes 6-8 2-4

1-3 hours 8-12 4-7

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

When slow cooking, if there is an interruption to the mains power supply during cooking of 2

hours or less, the appliance will resume cooking once the power is restored. If the power is

interrupted for longer than 2 hours the food should be discarded. If you are not sure how long the

appliance has been off, discard the food.

STEAM

1. Fill the cooking pot with water to a depth of approx. 2 - 2.5 cm.

This will give you approx. 30 minutes of steaming. Don’t add

too much water otherwise the ingredients will be submerged.

2. Place the rack into the cooking pot (g. C). Add ingredients

such as fresh vegetables cut to a uniform size to the cooking

pot and cover with glass lid.

3. Plug in the appliance.

4. Rotate the knob to steam/boil function.

5. Set a timer per your recipe on a separate device. Keep an eye on fresh vegetables and don’t

overcook. Aim for brightly colored and slightly softened but not limp. Refer to your specic

recipe for more precise times.

6. When food is done, turn the knob to off or unplug.

7. Unplug the appliance when not in use and always allow it to completely cool before cleaning

and storing.

SUGGESTED STEAMING TIMES

These foods are best cooked using your multi-cooker from cold. Fill the pot with cold water, add

the rack, the ingredients and set the timer according to the table.

Food (fresh) Notes Time (minutes)

Broccoli Cut into 1-2 cm orets/pieces 13-15

Green Beans Lay at on the steaming rack 13-15

Carrots Sliced approx. 1 cm thick 17-19

Cabbage (savoy) Shred or cut into pieces 11-13

Asparagus Lay at on the steaming rack 11-13

Zucchinis Sliced approx. 1 cm thick 9-11

Sprouts Whole (approx. 2 cm in diameter) 13-15

Cauliower Cut into 1-2 cm orets/pieces 15-17

Sweetcorn Whole, on the cob 17-21

Potatoes New potatoes or potatoes cut into 1-2 cm

pieces 21-23

Boiled egg Soft / Medium / Hard / Well done 5-6/7-8/9-10/11-12

Poached egg Place in a ramekin or small dish 5-6

Chicken breast Buttery or dice into 1-2cm pieces 12-14

Salmon/round sh Cod, etc. 7-9

Flat white sh Sole, Basa, etc. 3-4

Steak sh Tuna, Swordsh, etc. 7-9

Kale/cavolo nero Cut into pieces 9-11

King prawns Remove shells. Steam for 2-3 minutes or until the prawns have

cooked all the way through. Stir half way through cooking.

RICE

1. (Optional) Rinse your grain in water and strain with a wire strainer before cooking.

2. Add rice and water to the cooking pot and cover with glass lid.

3. Plug in the appliance.

4. Rotate the knob to Rice function.

5. Set a timer per your recipe on a separate device. Refer to your specic recipe for more

precise cook setting and times or chart below.

6. Keep the lid closed until the end of the cooking cycle to ensure that the heat stays in and the

rice gets cooked.

7. End of cooking cycle: when time is up check to make sure rice is done, if it is done turn the

unit off. If it isn’t done, put the lid back on and give it some more time.

NOTE: Do not keep foods on the keep warm setting for more than 4 hours.

8. Unplug the appliance when not in use and always allow it to completely cool before cleaning

and storing.

Tip

• Allow rice to rest on the keep warm settings for at least 15 minutes before serving. If desired,

add seasonings and oil or butter with rice before serving.

RICE COOKING CHART

Rice (grams) Water (ml) Approx. number of servings

FOR WHITE RICE

200 480 2-4

300 720 3-5

400 960 4-5

600 1440 8-10

FOR BROWN RICE

200 520 2-4

300 840 3-5

400 1160 4-6

600 1800 8-10

• For other types of rice not listed in the cooking chart or when in doubt, follow the package

directions.

BOIL

1. Add water and ingredients and cover with the glass lid.

2. Plug in the appliance.

3. Rotate the knob to steam/boil function.

4. Set a timer per your recipe on a separate device. Refer to your specic recipe for more

precise time.

5. When food is done, turn the knob to off or unplug.

IMPORTANT: If you are making pasta, make sure that the water is boiling before adding the pasta.

6. Unplug the appliance when not in use and always allow it to completely cool before cleaning

and storing.

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