Russell Hobbs 14453 User manual

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Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the appliance on.
Remove all packaging before use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been supervised/instructed and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are
older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and cable out of
reach of children under 8 years.
If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent, or someone similarly qualified, to avoid hazard.
b Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or
other vessels containing water.
hThe surfaces of the appliance will get hot during use.
• Don’t put frozen meat or poultry in the appliance – defrost fully before use.
• Cook meat, poultry, and derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) till the juices run
clear. Cook fish till the flesh is opaque throughout.
• Don’t reach over the appliance, and keep hands, arms, face, etc. clear of the
escaping steam.
• Don’t cover the appliance or put anything on top of it.
• Unplug the appliance when not in use.
• Don’t use accessories or attachments other than those we supply.
• Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these
instructions.
• Don’t use the appliance if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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PARTS
1. Lid
2. Basket
3. Mount
4. Rice bowl
5. Reservoir
6. Level markings
7. Light
8. Base unit
9. Timer
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Wash all removable parts in warm soapy water, rinse and dry.
ASSEMBLY
1. Place your steamer on a flat, level, heat resistant surface. Allow adequate
ventilation space on all sides to prevent damage to cabinets, walls, etc.
2. Sit one of the baskets on the base unit.
3. If you’re using another basket, fit a mount to the top of the first basket, then sit
the second basket on top of this.
4. If you’re using the third basket, fit the other mount to the top of the second
basket, then sit the third basket on top.
5. Place the lid on top of the uppermost steaming basket.
FILLING
Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark with 500ml (1 pint) of boiling water. This’ll give you
at least 60 minutes steaming, enough time for most foods.
• Don’t add anything to the water. Seasonings, marinades, etc. should be added
to the food, not the steaming water. They will possibly damaging the surfaces
of the reservoir and element.
USING YOUR STEAMER
1. Ensure the base unit is filled. Monitor the water level throughout steaming.
2. Plug in your steamer.
3. Turn the timer clockwise to the time required. The light will come on.
4. When the timer returns to 0, the element will switch off, and the light will go
out.
• To stop steaming before the timer has finished, unplug the unit. DO NOT try to
turn the timer anticlockwise because this will damage it.

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WARNING
Use extreme caution when removing the baskets. Never remove all the baskets
together. Remove the baskets one at a time starting with the top one. Use oven
gloves or similar to help protect against burns from hot steam.
BOILING DRY
In the event that all of the water has been used up during steaming, a protection
device will switch your steamer off, but the light will remain lit (unless the timer has
returned to 0).
The thermostat will cycle on and off till either;
• you add water,
• the timer switches the steamer off.
Unplug the base unit, let it cool for a few minutes, then fill it with boiling water and
start again.
SUGGESTED STEAMING TIMES
The times given are in minutes, for a single layer of food, in the bottom basket, used
on its own. Extend these times:
• If two or three baskets are used – the steam has to heat more food.
• Generally, the further the food is from the element, the longer it’ll take to cook.
• If food is layered within a basket .
You’ll need to experiment to find the times and positions that suit your favourite
foods and food combinations.
Food Quantity Time
(minutes)
Chicken breasts (boneless fillets) 400g (1lb) 20-30
Frankfurter sausages 400g (1lb) (prick before cooking) 400g (1lb) 15
Fish fillets, fresh 200g (½lb) 10
Fish steaks, fresh 200g (½lb) 12-17
Prawns, fresh 400g (1lb) 6-8
Lobster tail, frozen 2 pieces 20-22
Mussels, fresh 400g (1lb) 10 -15
Vegetables Quantity Time
(minutes)
Artichokes, fresh 2-3 medium 40-45
Asparagus 400g (1lb) 15
Beans, green 400g (1lb) 18-20

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Vegetables Quantity Time
(minutes)
Broccoli 400g (1lb) 15
Brussels sprouts 400g (1lb) 15-18
Cabbage 1 head, cut up 20
Carrots, sliced 400g (1lb) 15
Cauliflower 1 head, cored 15
Corn on the cob, fresh - 15
Courgettes, sliced 400g (1lb) 10
Mushrooms, fresh 200g (½lb) 10 -13
Peas, green, shelled 400g (1lb) 12-15
Peppers, deseeded & sliced 1 pepper 10
Potatoes, peeled and chopped 900g (2lb) 20
Potatoes, new, whole 10 -12 20-25
Spinach, fresh 200g (½lb) 10
HINTS, TIPS AND FOOD SAFETY
• Ensure the base unit always contains an adequate level of water during use.
• The steaming lid should be kept on at all times during steaming.
• To stop steaming at any time, unplug the unit. DO NOT try to turn the timer
anticlockwise because this will damage it.
• Arrange food in a single layer.
• Uniformly cut foods will steam more evenly.
• Stir food halfway through a longer steam cycle for more even steaming.
• Foods that require longer cooking times should be placed in lower steaming
baskets.
• Place foods that require gentle steaming or shorter cooking times in higher
baskets.
• You’ll need to experiment to find the times which suit your favourite foods and
food combinations.
• Use the rice bowl to cook any foods that are in a sauce or liquid.
• Poultry or fish juices may drip and transfer flavours. To help prevent this, wrap
them in foil.
• Don’t use mussels that are open prior to cooking. Steam until the shells open
fully, and discard any that aren’t open after cooking.
• Cook meat, poultry, etc. until the juices run clear. Cook fish till the flesh is
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• You should cook leaf vegetables as little as possible, to keep them green and
crisp. Plunging them into iced water will stop the cooking process.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Unplug the appliance and let it cool.
2. Wash the lid, baskets, and mounts in warm, soapy water, then rinse thoroughly
and dry.
3. Empty the base unit and wipe with a clean, damp cloth. DO NOT immerse the
base unit in water.
• Don’t put any part of the steamer in a dishwasher.
DE-SCALING YOUR STEAMER
Over time, mineral deposits can affect your steamer’s performance. Removing these
deposits (or de-scaling) is recommended every 3 months.
• Ensure the kitchen is well ventilated, as heating vinegar causes an unpleasant
smell.
• Don’t fit the baskets or lid.
1. Fill the reservoir with 250ml of white vinegar, plug the base unit into the power
socket, and set the timer to 20 minutes.
2. After the 20 minutes is up, leave it to cool completely, then pour out the
vinegar and rinse the reservoir several times with cold water, to remove all
trace of the vinegar.
3. Dry the base unit thoroughly.
• Don’t use anything other than white vinegar.
RECYCLING
WTo avoid environmental and health problems due to
hazardous substances, appliances and rechargeable and
non-rechargeable batteries marked with one of these symbols
must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste.
Always dispose of electrical and electronic products and,
where applicable, rechargeable and non-rechargeable
batteries, at an appropriate official recycling/collection point.

SERVICE
If you ring, have the model number to hand, as we won’t be able to help without it.
It’s on the rating plate (usually underneath the product).
The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it isn’t working, read the instructions, check the
plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it’s still not working, consult your retailer.
If that doesn’t solve the problem, ring Customer Service for advice.
If they tell you to return the product to us, pack it carefully, include a note with your
name, address, day phone number, and what’s wrong. If under guarantee, say where
and when purchased, and include proof of purchase (till receipt). Send it to:
Customer Service, Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd, Fir Street, Failsworth, Manchester M35
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email: [e-mail]
telephone: [phone] (local rate number)
Please note: If you have purchased the product within the last 6 months, please
contact the retailer in the first instance to deal with any matters relating to warranty.
GUARANTEE
Defects affecting product functionality appearing within the guarantee period will
be corrected by replacement or repair at our option provided the product is used
and maintained in accordance with the instructions. Your statutory rights are not
affected.
Guarantee period = 2 years from first retail purchase.
To claim an extra 1 year guarantee, register your product online within 28 days of
purchase. Register at: www.russellhobbs.co.uk/productregister/
Consumables are guaranteed only for their recommended lifecycle. Replacement/
Spare parts* are excluded and are only covered by a 1 year warranty.
* Examples include filters, removable grill plates, drip trays/crumb trays etc.
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