Black & Decker RC650 User manual

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COOK WARM
RC650
RC1050
RC1850
RC1860
RC2850

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1. Control lever
2. Cook indicator "COOK"
3. Keep-warm indicator "WARM"
4. Cooking bowl
5. Rice spoon
6. Measuring cup
7. Steamer tray (Except RC650)
8. Lid
Features
This appliance includes some or all of the following features:
Warning! The control panel may look dierent to the one shown.
Follow the icons "WARM" & "COOK" for the correct location of the indicator lights.

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Intended use
Your Black & Decker rice cooker has been
designed for cooking rice. This appliance is
intended for household use only.
Safety instructions
Warning! Read all safety
warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• Read all of this manual carefully before
using the appliance.
• The intended use is described in this
manual. The use of any accessory or
attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than
those recommended in this instruction
manual may present a risk of personal
injury.
• Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
Warning! The temperature of accessible
surfaces may be high when the appliance is
operating.
• 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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not allow children or any person
unfamiliar with these instructions to use
the appliance.
• Do not allow children or animals to come
near the work area or to touch the
appliance or power supply cord.
• Close supervision is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Always take care when using the
appliance.
• Never pull the power supply cord to
disconnect the plug from the socket.
Keep the supply cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
• Do not place the appliance on or near
heat sources or in a heated oven.
• Do not allow the power supply cord to
hang over the edge of your work top or
table.
• Always place the appliance on a level
surface with adequate free space on all
sides.
• Do not place the appliance below a
socket outlet.
• Do not place the appliance on a wet or
slippery surface.
• Do not use the appliance near flammable
or explosive materials.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.

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• Always protect the appliance from water
or excessive humidity.
• Do not move the appliance when in use.
• Operate the appliance only with dry
hands.
• Do not use the appliance if you have
bare feet.
• If the power supply cord is damaged
during use, disconnect the appliance
from the power supply immediately. Do
not touch the power supply cord before
disconnecting from the power supply.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply cord before fitting or
removing parts and before cleaning.
• Allow the appliance to cool before
cleaning.
• Steam may escape from the lid during
use. Always position the lid so that any
steam vents away from the user.
• Always route the cord carefully so that it
does not cause a tripping hazard.
• Cook only in the bowl supplied.
After use
• Remove the plug from the socket and let
the appliance cool down before leaving
it unattended and before changing,
cleansing or inspecting any parts of the
appliance.
• When not in use, the appliance should be
stored in a dry place.
• Children should not have access to
stored appliances.
Inspection and repairs
• Before use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may aect
its operation.
• Do not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.
• Have any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorised
repair agent.
• Before use, check the power supply cord
for signs of damage, ageing and wear.
• Do not use the appliance if the power
supply cord or mains plug is damaged or
defective.
• If the power supply cord or mains plug is
damaged or defective it must be repaired
by an authorised repair agent in order to
avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power
supply cored and do not attempt to
repair it yourself.
• Never attempt to remove or replace any
parts other than those specified in this
manual.
Electrical safety
Before use, check that the mains voltage
corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate.
Do not immerse the appliance,
power supply cord or plug in
water or other liquid.

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• This product must be earthed.
• If supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Extension cables
• As the appliance is earthed and of class I
construction, only use a 3-core extension
cable.
• When using an extension cable make
sure it is correctly wired and rated for its
use.
Additional safety instructions for
rice cookers
• If water has entered the unit allow it to
dry thoroughly before using the
appliance again.
• Always ensure that the heating plate and
the bottom of the cooking bowl are free
from spilled particles before cooking.
• Keep the unit and heating plate clean
and free from any foreign particles.
• Always carry the appliance using the side
handles.
• Do not switch the appliance on without
having inserted the cooking bowl.
• Do not use the appliance for deep frying
food and do not let any part of the rice
cooker come into contact with hot oil.
• Do not obstruct the steam vent with any
article.
• To prevent damaging the non stick
coating on the appliance always use the
plastic rice spoon or other rubber or
wood utensils.
Residual risks
Additional residual risks may arise when
using the appliance which may not be
included in the enclosed safety warnings.
These risks can arise from misuse, prolonged
use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant
safety regulations and the implementation of
safety devices, certain residual risks can not
be avoided. These include:
• Injuries caused by touching any
rotating/moving parts.
• Injuries caused when changing any parts,
blades or accessories.
• Injuries caused by prolonged use of an
appliance. When using any appliance for
prolonged periods ensure you take
regular breaks.
• Impairment of hearing.
Unpacking
• Remove all packaging from the appliance.
• Wash the cooking bowl, lid, steaming tray,
measuring cup and serving spoon in
warm sudsy water before first use.
Use
Measuring the rice
The measuring cup (6) can be used to
measure the rice. Each cup of uncooked rice
normally gives two bowls of cooked rice. Do
not exceed the quantities indicated in the
following table.

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• Measure the rice with the measuring cup
(6).
Determining the required water quantity
The amount of water required can be
determined in the following table.
• Measure the water quantity with the
measuring cup (6) according to the table
below.
Cooking rice
Warning! Do not interfere with the
automatic action of the control lever by
preventing it from switching to the warm
mode.
Warning! Exercise caution when handling
the appliance as the cooking bowl and
accessories get hot during use. These may
remain hot for some time after use.
Warning! Steam can escape from the unit
when the accessories or lid is removed.
• Measure the rice.
• Wash the rice thoroughly under cold
running water to remove excess starch.
Important: Do not use the cooking bowl to
wash the rice.
• Put the washed rice into the cooking
bowl (4).
• Add the required amount of water.
• Smooth the surface of the rice with the
rice spoon, ensuring all the rice is under
water.
• Put the cooking bowl into the appliance.
• Ensure the cooking bowl is correctly
fitted in good contact with the heating
plate.
• Fit the lid.
• Plug the supply cord into a suitable
electric supply. The keep warm indicator
(3) will light up.
• Press the control lever (1) to start the
cooking process. The cook indicator (2)
will light up.
The cook indicator will go out when the
cooking process is finished. After that the
keep-warm indicator (3) will light up
automatically.
Note: For the best results stir the rice just
after the keep-warm indicator comes on.
Stirring the rice with the rice spoon allows
the steam to escape. This will give fluffier
rice.
Rice quantity Water quantity
1 cups 2 cups
2 cups 3 cups
3 cups 3.5 cups
Rice quantity Water quantity
1 cups 2 cups
2 cups 3 cups
3 cups 3.5 cups
4 cups 5 cups
5 cups 6 cups
Rice quantity Water quantity
1 cups 2 cups
2 cups 3 cups
3 cups 3.5 cups
4 cups 5 cups
6 cups 7 cups
8 cups 9 cups
10 cups 11 cups
15 cups 16 cups
RC650
RC1050
RC1850
RC1860
RC2850

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Using the steamer tray
(Except RC650)
Warning! Do not use the steamer tray for
cooking meat or poultry.
• Measure the rice.
• Wash the rice thoroughly under cold
running water to remove excess starch.
Important: Do not use the cooking bowl to
wash the rice.
• Put the washed rice into the cooking
bowl (4).
• Add the required amount of water.
• Smooth the surface of the rice with the
rice spoon, ensuring all the rice is under
water.
• Put the cooking bowl into the appliance.
• Place the vegetables or fish into the
steamer tray.
• Put the steamer tray into the appliance.
• Ensure the cooking bowl is correctly
fitted in good contact with the heating
plate.
• Fit the lid.
• Plug the supply cord into a suitable
electric supply.
• The keep warm indicator (3) will light up.
• Press the control lever (1) to start the
cooking process.
• The cook indicator (2) will light up.
The cook indicator will go out when the
cooking process is finished. After that the
keep-warm indicator (3) will light up
automatically.
Note: For the best rice results stir the rice
just after the keep-warm indicator comes
on. Stirring the rice with the rice spoon
allows the steam to escape. This will give
fluffier rice.
Warning! Always ensure that the contents of
the steamer tray are thoroughly cooked
before serving.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Warning! Before cleaning and maintenance,
remove the plug from the socket and allow
the appliance to cool.
• Do not wash any part of the appliance in
a dishwasher.
• Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.
• Do not use scouring pads.
• If necessary, use a mild detergent to
remove deposits. Do not use any abrasive
or solvent based cleaner.
Warning! Do not immerse the appliance in
water or any other liquid.
Technical data
RC650 (Type 1) RC1050 (Type 1)
Voltage 220-240V, 50/60Hz 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Power W 294-350 336-400
input
Capacity l 0.65 1
Weight kg 1.55 1.675
RC1850 (Type 1) RC1860 (Type 1)
Voltage 220-240V, 50/60Hz 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Power W 588-700 588-700
input
Capacity l 1.8 1.8
Weight kg 2.48 2.48
RC2850 (Type 1)
Voltage 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Power W 924-1100
input
Capacity l 2.8
Weight kg 3.875

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Warranty
Black & Decker is confident of the quality of
its products and oers an outstanding
warranty.
This warranty statement is in addition to and
in no way prejudices your statutory rights.
The warranty is valid within the territories of
the Member States of the European Union
and the European Free Trade Area.
If a Black & Decker product becomes
defective due to faulty materials,
workmanship or lack of conformity, within
24 months from the date of purchase, Black
& Decker warranty to replace defective
parts, repair products subjected to fair wear
and tear or replace such products to ensure
minimum inconvenience to the customer
unless:
The product has been used for
trade, professional or hire
purposes;
The product has been subjected to
misuse or neglect;
The product has sustained damage
through foreign objects,
substances or accidents;
Repairs have been attempted by
persons other than authorised
repair agents or Black & Decker
service sta.
To claim on the warranty, you will need to
submit proof of purchase to the seller or an
authorised repair agent. You can check the
location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black &
Decker oce at the address indicated in this
manual.
Alternatively, a list of authorised Black &
Decker repair agents and full details of our
after-sales service and contacts are available
on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com.
Protecting the environment
Separate collection. This product must
not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Should you find one day that your Black &
Decker product needs replacement, or if it is
of no further use to you, do not dispose of it
with other household waste. Make this
product available for separate collection.
• Black & Decker provides a facility for
recycling Black & Decker products once
they have reached the end of their
working life. This service is provided free
of charge. To take advantage of this
service please return your product to any
authorised repair agent who will collect
them on our behalf.
• You can check the location of your
nearest authorised repair agent by
contacting your local Black & Decker
oce at the address indicated in this
manual. Alternatively, a list of authorized
Black & Decker repair agents and full
details of our after-sales service and
contact are available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com.

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1. Manette de contrôle
2. Témoin lumineux de "cuisson"
3. Témoin lumineux de "maintien au chaud"
4. Bol de cuisson
5. Cuillère à riz
6. Tasse à mesurer
7. Panier vapeur (sauf RC650)
8. Couvercle
Caractéristiques
Cet appareil comprend certaines ou toutes les caractéristiques suivantes:
Mise en garde! Le panneau de contrôle peut diérer de celui illustré.
Suivre les icones "CHAUFFAGE" et "CUISSON" pour l’emplacement correct des témoins
lumineux.

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Utilisation prévue
Votre cuiseur à riz Black & Decker est conçu
pour cuire du riz. Cet appareil est
uniquement destiné à un usage domestique.
Consignes de sécurité
Mise en garde! Lire entièrement
toutes les mises en garde de
sécurité et les instructions. Le
non-respect des mises en garde ou des
instructions décrites ci-dessous peut
entrainer un choc électrique, un incendie
et/ou des blessures graves.
• Lire attentivement et entièrement ce
mode d’emploi avant d’utiliser l’appareil.
•L’utilisation est décrite dans ce mode
d’emploi. L’utilisation d’un accessoire ou
d’une pièce, ou l’exécution de toute
opération avec cet appareil autres que
celles recommandées dans ce mode
d’emploi peut présenter un risque de
blessures corporelles.
•Conserver ce mode d’emploi pour le
consulter ultérieurement.
Utilisation de votre appareil
Mise en garde! La température des surfaces
accessibles peut être élevée lors du
fonctionnement de l’appareil.
• Cet appareil ne doit pas être utilisé par
des personnes (y compris les enfants)
ayant des déficiences physiques,
sensorielles ou mentales. Cette consigne
s’applique aussi aux personnes
manquant d’expérience ou de
connaissances du matériel, à moins que
celles-ci n’aient reçu les instructions
appropriées ou ne soient encadrées par
une personne responsable de leur
sécurité pour utiliser l’appareil.
• Les enfants doivent être surveillés pour
s’assurer qu’ils ne jouent pas avec
l’appareil.
• Ne pas laisser les enfants ni les personnes
non familiarisées avec ces instructions
utiliser l’appareil.
• Ne pas laisser les enfants ni les animaux
s’approcher de la zone de travail, ni
toucher l’appareil ou le cordon
d’alimentation.
• Rester vigilant lorsque l’appareil
fonctionne à proximité d’enfants.
• Ne pas toucher aux surfaces chaudes.
• Faites toujours attention lorsque vous
utilisez l’appareil.
• Ne jamais tirer sur le cordon
d’alimentation pour débrancher la fiche
de la prise. Garder le cordon
d’alimentation éloigné de toute source de
chaleur, de zones graisseuses ou de bords
tranchants.
• Ne pas placer l’appareil sur ou à proximité
de sources de chaleur ou dans un four
chaué.
• Ne pas laisser le cordon d’alimentation
pendre sur un rebord de table ou de plan
de travail.
• Toujours placer l’appareil sur une surface
plane avec susamment d’espace autour.
• Ne pas placer l’appareil sous une prise
électrique.
• Ne pas placer l’appareil sur une surface
mouillée ou glissante.
• Ne pas utiliser l’appareil à proximité de
matières inflammables ou explosives.
• Ne pas utiliser l’appareil à l’extérieur.
• Toujours protéger l’appareil de l’eau et de
l’humidité excessive.