Russell Hobbs RHPC1000 - User Manual

8 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 e...

9 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 Cook...

10 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 sw...

11 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 caref...

12 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 ri...

13 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 ...

14 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 individu...

16 MULTI COOKER FUNCTIONS ADJUST FUNCTION: The adjust function allows you to adjust the pre-set cooking time. It can be used depending on the quantity of food added to the cooking pot. A larger quantity may require more cooking time versus a smaller quantity. • Finish cooking preparation as per page...

19 MANUAL OPERATION GUIDE Follow the guide below as an approximate indication for recommended cooking times. VEGETABLES Vegetables cook in no time in the multi cooker. Always use the quick pressure release method when the cook time has ended, this will ensure your vegetables retain some texture and ...

21 RICE & GRAINS The following recommendations are only a guide. You can always return the lid and KEEP WARM to continue cooking slightly. Alternatively, add ½ cup of hot water and pressure cook for an additional 1 minute and leave to release pressure naturally. Never fill (combined rice/grain a...

22 PRESSURE COOKING TIPS • The multi cooker must never be filled more than 2/3 full or to the MAX. marking, the unused space is needed to produce pressure. • The amount of liquid required is less than for traditional cooking methods. • Time to build pressure can vary and depends on the menu selected...

23 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Reason Solution Difficult to close the lid Gasket not positioned correctly Ensure the gasket is positioned correctly Small amount of pressure remains in the cooking pot Carefully push down using the plastic edges of the lid CAUTION: do not touch the metal part of ...

24 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including but not limited to: 1. To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse the power cord, plug or multi cooker body in water or any other liquid. 2. Do not use in the bathroom or near any sour...

25 22. Do not fill the multi cooker with cooking oil or try to use it as a deep fryer.23. Do not use keep warm mode to reheat cold rice or other foods.24. Always take care when removing food after cooking as it is hot.25. Keep the appliance and the power cord away from the edge of tables or countert...

1 EXPRESS CHEF DIGITAL MULTI COOKER RECIPE BOOK RHPC1000

3 CHICKEN STOCK Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes (+ de-pressurising time) Ingredients: 1 small chicken 5 cups water 1 stick of celery, sliced 1 brown onion, peeled and halved 1 carrot, sliced 1 bay leaf 1 tsp whole pepper corns Method: 1. Pour the water in the bottom of your multi c...

4 AROMATIC TOMATO SOUP Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil ½ brown onion, finely diced 2 carrots, finely diced 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed and chopped 1 tsp dried rosemary 400g can diced tomatoes 2 tbs tomato paste 1L beef stock (or 3 be...

5 MOROCCAN LAMB POT ROAST Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time 30 minutes) Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 2kg lamb shoulder, de-boned 2 red onions, peeled and cut into thin wedges 3 tbs olive oil 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 lemon, rind finely zested 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp ground ...

6 CORNED BEEF Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Ingredients: 1.2kg corned beef (silverside) 1 brown onion, peeled and halved 4 cloves 2 bay leaves 1tsp peppercorns 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1tbs brown sugar 2 tbs malt vinegar Water (to cover corned beef) Method: 1. Wash t...

7 MASSAMAN BEEF CURRY Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes (+ de-pressurising time) Ingredients: 1 tsp canola oil 2 brown onions, peeled and quartered 4 tbs Massaman curry paste 400g coconut milk 1.2kg beef chuck, cut into 2 cm pieces 1 cup vegetable stock 1 tbs fish sauce 1 tbs soy sa...

8 THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 brown onion, peeled and quartered 1 garlic clove, crushed Knob of ginger, 1cm, peeled and finely grated 1 green chilli, finely sliced 2 tbs green curry paste 1.2kg chicken thigh fillets, d...

9 PEA AND PANCETTA RISOTTO Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil 20g butter 2 cups Arborio rice 1 brown onion, finely diced 100g pancetta, diced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ½ cup white wine 4 cups chicken stock, warmed ½ cup parmesan cheese ½...

10 POTATOES WITH DILL & CHIVES Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil 2 tbs butter 1 tsp celery salt 2 tbs fresh dill, chopped 6 large new potatoes, quartered lengthways 1 cup chicken stock, warm Pepper to taste 2 tbs chives, chopped Method: 1...

11 SLOW COOKED HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours (+ de-pressurising time) Ingredients: 3 chicken Maryland pieces, skin off ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup honey ¼ cup hoisin sauce ½ cup currants 1 tbs olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2cm piece of ginger, peeled & finel...

12 POACHED PEARS Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes Ingredients: 4 ripe pears, peeled and left whole 1 cinnamon stick 5 cloves 1 knob of ginger, 1cm 1 tsp lemon zest ¼ cup brown sugar 1 star anise 1 vanilla pod 2 cups water Method: 1. Add the sugar, spices, lemon zest, van...

13 APPLE RELISH Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours (+ de-pressurising time) Ingredients: 1.2kg Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored & chopped 2 brown onions, finely diced 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar ¾ cup raw sugar ¼ tsp salt 1 tbs lemon juice ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground clo...

14 VANILLA SPONGE CAKE Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 1½ cup castor sugar 2 eggs, at room temperature 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup milk 50g butter, melted ½ tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp vanilla essence) Cooking oil spray for greasing Cream or ice cream to serv...

15 CREAMY RICE PUDDING Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 2 tbs butter 3 cups milk, warmed 1 cup long grain rice 1/3 cup castor sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp ground cinnamon Method: 1. Place the butter in the multi cooker and press SAUTÉ. When the butter has melted, add the ...

16 STEAMED VANILLA & GOLDEN SYRUP PUDDING Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes (+ 10 minutes de-pressurising time) Ingredients: 20g butter for greasing ½ cup castor sugar 120g butter, softened 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp vanilla essence) 2 eggs 120g plain flour ¼ cup milk ...