Rachel Allen RA-HM 1 Product information sheet

Model No. RA-HM1
Instructions and Guarantee
RACHEL ALLEN
RACHEL ALLEN
300W
HAND MIXER

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Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, in
order to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and/or injury, these basic safety
precautions should always be followed:
For Your Safety
Read all instructions carefully, even if you are
familiar with the appliance.
• To protect against the risk of electric shock DO
NOT IMMERSE the motor end of the mixer,
cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory and mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
are being supervised or have received proper
instruction concerning the use of the appliance
by a responsible person.
• Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• Switch off and remove the plug from the power
outlet before cleaning or when not in use. To
unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the power
outlet. Never pull the cord. Never carry the
appliance by the cord.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions,
or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
• Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces. Do not operate
or place any part of this appliance on or near a
hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
• The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended or sold by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• Do not use any appliance for anything other
than its intended use. This product is intended
for household use only.
• Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the
appliance. There are no user serviceable
parts.
• Unplug the appliance when not in use, before
fitting or removing the beaters, and before
cleaning it.
• Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep
hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from
the beaters during mixing. This will prevent
personal injuries and/or damage to the hand
mixer.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Store unit indoors in a dry location.
Compulsory Warning
If the supply cord is damaged, the cord must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
This product has not been designed for any uses
other than those specified in this booklet.
Save These Instructions

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NOTE:-The ‘L’ or ‘N’ wire must NOT be
connected to the EARTH terminal marked ‘E’ or
coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW.
If in doubt consult a qualified electrician who
will be pleased to do this for you. This product
conforms to EC Directive 92/31/EEC with respect
to Electromagnetic Compatibility.
NON-REWIREABLE MAINS PLUG
If your appliance is supplied with a nonrewireable
plug fitted to the mains lead, you will find that it
incorporates a fuse, the value of which is
indicated either on the base of the plug or on the
fuse carrier. Should the fuse need replacing, you
must use an ASTA approved one (conforming to
BS1362) of the same rating.
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used
until a replacement is obtained from an electrical
supplier.
If you need to remove the plug, cut it from the
mains lead and immediately dispose of it. Never
attempt to re-use this plug or insert it into a socket
outlet as there is a very great risk of an electric
shock.
Connection to the
Mains Supply
Check that the voltage marked on the product
corresponds with your supply voltage.
This product is fitted with a 13A plug complying
with BS1363. If this plug is unsuitable or needs to
be replaced, please note the following:
This product is double insulated and therefore
does not require an earth connection.
Important: The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE – NEUTRAL
BROWN – LIVE
This appliance is fitted with a plug which has a
3 amp fuse. Should the fuse fail, then it must
be replaced with an ASTA approved fuse
(conforming to BS1362) of the same rating. If
you need to replace the plug or if the plug is of
the incorrect type for your socket, remove it and
replace it with an appropriate plug. Dispose of the
old plug safely.
Important: The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue=neutral, Brown=live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may
not correspond with the coloured markings in your
plug, proceed as follows:
Connect the BROWN wire to the terminal marked
‘L’ or coloured RED.
Connect the BLUE wire to the terminal marked
‘N’ or coloured BLACK.

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Features of Your Hand Mixer
Main Body
Handle Cover
Eject Button
Speed Control
Turbo Button
Beaters
Dough Hook (For
Large Hole)
Dough Hook (For
Small Hole)

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Fitting the Beaters /
Dough Hooks
• Ensure the appliance is unplugged from the
power socket.
• Set the Speed Control Switch to “0”.
• Insert the beaters / dough hooks one at a time
into the slots on the underside of the mixer.
Push until the beaters / dough hooks click into
place.
PLEASE NOTE: The beater/dough hook
which has the metal ring on its leg must
only be inserted in the LARGE hole on the
underside of the Mixer. The beater/dough
hook without the metal ring on its leg
must be inserted in the small hole on the
underside of the mixer.
• Never use the beaters and dough hooks
together.
Selecting the Speed
Speed Selection Guide
1. For blending dry ingredients, and folding
whipped egg whites and cream into mixture.
Dough hooks: butter, potatoes
2. For stirring gravies, sauces and mashing
vegetables.
3. For blending together shortening and sugar,
mixing cake batter, mixes or puddings.
4. For preparing icing.
5. For beating whole eggs, whipping cream,
evaporated milk and egg whites.
Short-time Operation
The appliance is designed to process average
domestic quantities of food; it can be operated
without interruption for a maximum of 10 minutes
with beaters or 5 mimutes with dough hooks,
then it should be allowed to cool down to room
temperature before using again.
Your Hand Mixer
Congratulations on the purchase of your Rachel
Allen Hand Mixer.
Before using your new Hand Mixer, it is important
that you read and follow the instructions in this
Instruction manual, even if you feel that you are
quite familiar with this type of appliance. Find
a safe place to keep this manual handy for future
reference. Attention is particularly drawn to the
section dealing with “Your Safety”.
This appliance has been designed to operate
from a standard domestic power outlet. It is not
intended for industrial or commercial use.
Before First Use
• Carefully unpack the hand mixer and remove
all packaging material.
• Before using the hand mixer for the first time,
clean the beaters & dough hooks in warm
soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly before
use.
Control Buttons
Speed Control:
0: Stop 1: Slow … 5: Very fast
Turbo Button:
For a short high-speed burst; press and release
(Pulse action)
Dough Hooks & Beaters Eject Button:
To detach the dough hooks / beaters, press the
Eject button. The Eject button will not work if the
speed is not at “0” position.
Eject button
Speed control switch
Turbo button

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Care and Cleaning
• DO NOT immerse the appliance in water or
any other liquid.
• Switch off and unplug the cord from the
electrical outlet.
• Eject beaters / dough hooks by pressing the
Eject button.
• Wash beaters / dough hooks in hot soapy
water.
• Rinse well and dry.
• Wipe mixer body with a soft damp sponge or
cloth.
Using the Mixer
• Ensure the beaters / dough hooks are inserted
into the correct slots and clicked into place
securely.
• Plug into a standard domestic electrical outlet.
• Place the ingredients into a bowl suitable for
mixing purposes, grip the mixer handle, and
position the beaters / dough hooks in the
centre of the food to be mixed.
• Select the speed setting that matches your
task.
• Guide the beaters / dough hooks continuously
through the mixture for uniform mixing.
If you need to scrape down the sides of the bowl
during mixing, move the Speed Control Switch
to “0” to stop the mixer, before using a hand held
scraper.
Removing The Beaters /
Dough Hooks
• Switch off at power point.
• Unplug the appliance.
• Set the Speed Switch to “0”.
• While pressing the Eject button, pull out the
beaters / dough hooks.
Note: Never attempt to Eject beaters /
dough hooks while operating your hand
mixer.

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Service
This product is manufactured to the highest
standards, for more information or if you have a
query with the product which is not covered in this
manual, please contact our Customer Support
Team on the telephone number or the email
address below.
Customer Helpline: 0844 800 7850
Email Address: [email protected]
Disposal of the Product
Please do not dispose of this product as
household waste. The appliance should be taken
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment.
For more detailed information, please contact your
local council, household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
WEEE Registration Number: WEE/FC0057TS

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DO NOT SEND IN THIS WARRANTY
Fill out the following details and file with your
purchase invoice.
RETAIN & FILE WITH YOUR RECEIPT.
Your Purchase Receipt/Invoice is proof of date
of purchase. You must be able to present it at
the place of purchase to obtain a replacement or
service under warranty.
Premium Appliance Brands Ltd reserves the right
to discontinue items, modify designs and change
specifications without incurring obligation. Whilst
every effort is made to ensure that descriptions,
specifications and other information in this
publication is correct, no warranty is given in
respect thereof and the company shall not be
liable for any errors therein.
Purchased from:
Date of Purchase:
NOTE: Consistent with our continuing
product development policy,
improvements may have been made
which render the contents of this
package slightly different to that shown.
Warranty
This guarantee does not confer any rights other
than those expressly set out below and does
not cover any claims for consequential loss or
damage.
This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit
and does not affect your statutory rights as a
consumer.
This guarantee is valid in the UK and Ireland only.
Premium Appliance Brands Ltd warrant this
product for a period of 1 year from the date of
purchase for all parts defective in workmanship or
materials.
The product or defective parts will be replaced
free of charge.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
1. This warranty is only valid for appliances
used according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
2. This appliance must not be modified or
changed in any way.
3. Connection must be to the voltage
requirements as specified in the ratings label
located on the product.
4. The manufacturer does not accept liability
for any direct or consequential damage,
loss or other expense arising from misuse
or incorrect installation and operation of the
appliance.
5. Warranty will only be given where proof of
purchase is provided, e.g. original invoice.
6. Not designed or warranted for industrial or
commercial use.

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RECIPES
Italian Baked Pancakes with Cheese and Tomato
This recipe was inspired by a conversation I had with the great Italian chef Aldo Zilli. He told me a wonderful
story about his mother using light pancakes as an alternative to pasta in certain dishes, and I’ve discovered they
work wonderfully with rich tomato sauces. This recipe uses the pancakes in place of lasagne sheets, which adds a
fluffiness to the dish. I love the way it comes out of the oven, sizzling and bubbling to the table. It’s a perfect family
dinner.
Serves 4–6
Vegetarian
For the pancake batter (makes 8)
125g (5oz) flour
Pinch of salt
2 eggs
125ml (4fl oz) milk
125ml (4fl oz) water
15g (1/2oz) butter, melted
Sunflower oil, for oiling the frying pan
For the tomato sauce
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, peeled and finely sliced
4 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed or grated
Salt, freshly ground black pepper and sugar
2 x 400g tins of chopped tomatoes or 900g (2lb) fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 tbsp torn fresh basil leaves
For the filling
300g (11oz) fresh mozzarella, grated
100g (4oz) ricotta
25g (1oz) Parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus a bit extra for sprinkling
1. First make the pancakes. Place the flour and salt in a bowl. Make a well in the centre and drop in the eggs.
Start to whisk, gradually add in the milk and water, whisking all the time, until the batter is smooth and free of
lumps. Add in the melted butter and set aside. The batter can sit like this in the fridge for 24 hours.
2. Next make the tomato sauce. Place the olive oil in a wide saucepan, add the onion and garlic, season with salt
and pepper, then cover and cook on a low heat until the onions are completely soft. Add the tomatoes and
half the basil, leave uncovered and cook for about 20 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and the sauce has
thickened. Add the remaining herbs and season to taste with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar.
3. While the tomato sauce is cooking, you can make the pancakes. Place a medium-sized frying pan on a high
heat and allow to become very hot. Pour the batter into a jug for easy pouring. Wipe the frying pan with an
oiled piece of kitchen paper. Pour in just enough batter to cover the base of the pan – it will start to cook as
soon as it hits the pan so swirl it around the base immediately.
4. Cook on a high heat for 30 seconds–1 minute until the pancake is golden brown around the edge. Using a fish
slice or palette knife, carefully but quickly flip the pancake over (you might need to take the pan off the heat
while you do this) and cook the other side for another 30 seconds–1 minute until golden brown. Remove to a
plate and cook the remaining pancakes in the same way. You will need a total of eight pancakes.

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5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), Gas mark 4.
6. Mix the cheeses together in a bowl, to make a spreadable paste.
7. To assemble the dish, place a pancake on the bottom of a 25cm (10in) square or round ovenproof dish,
spread with a thin layer of the cheese mixture, top with another pancake and continue assembling, alternative
seven layers of pancake and filling. Finish with a top layer of pancake. Pour the tomato sauce over the top,
sprinkle with the remaining 25g (1oz) grated Parmesan.
8. Place in the oven (though it can also be stored in the fridge overnight or frozen at this stage). Bake for 30-40
minutes until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the centre feels hot when a skewer is inserted. Take
out of the oven, cut into wedges and serve with a lovely green salad.