Russell hobbs Cook@home rhstm3 Installation instructions manual

RHSTM3_IB&RB_FA_180620

Part no. T22-9001960

2 YEAR WARRANTY

COOK@HOME

FOOD STEAMER

RHSTM3

INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse the power cord or steamer base in

water or any other liquid.

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

3. Do not use outdoors.

4. Always use the appliance handles as some parts may be hot.

5. This appliance creates hot steam which will escape when removing the lid or steaming

baskets. Use a tea towel or oven gloves to protect your hands and forearms from hot

steam.

6. 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.

7. Always turn off and unplug from the wall power outlet before cleaning the appliance.

8. Turn the power off at the wall power outlet when not in use.

9. To disconnect, turn off the wall power outlet, then grasp and pull the plug from the wall

outlet. Never pull by the cord.

10. 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

replacement, examination, repair or adjustment.

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

manufacturer or similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.

12. Do not use on an inclined plane or unstable surface.

13. Do not move the appliance while it is switched on.

14. A scalding hazard remains long after the appliance has nished steaming.

15. Warning: The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.

16. Keep the appliance and the power cord away from the edge of tables or countertops and

out of reach of children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.

17. Do not place on or near any heat sources.

18. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended purpose of steaming with water

only. Do not use stock or any other liquid in the steamer.

19. Misuse may result in potential injury.

20. Do not switch on the steamer without water in the reservoir.

21. Do not ll past ‘Max’.

22. Do not leave the product unattended when in use or where it may be touched by children

or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.

23. Do not use alkaline cleaning agents or harsh abrasives when cleaning this appliance.

Follow the instructions in the ‘Cleaning’ section when cleaning this appliance.

24. This appliance is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with

the appliance.

25. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate

remote control system.

26. 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.

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

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

b. Farm houses;

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

d. Bed & breakfast type environments.

CAUTION: Hot Surface(s). This symbol indicates that surfaces of the appliance

may be hot and care should be taken to avoid possible burns.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Russell Hobbs COOK@HOME Food Steamer.

Each unit is manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the Food Steamer

for the ﬁrst time, please read this instruction booklet carefully and keep it for future

reference. Pass it on if you pass on the Food Steamer.

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

1. Lid

2. Rice bowl

3. Basket

4. Tray

5. Steam tube

6. Element

7. Reservoir

8. Base unitI.

9. Light

10. Timer

Dishwasher safe

FEATURES

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Remove all packing materials.

• Wash all removable parts in warm soapy water, rinse and dry.

FILLING

1. Fill the reservoir to max (1.2l). This’ll give you about 60 minutes steaming, enough time for

most foods.

2. Don’t add anything to the water. Seasonings, marinades, etc. should be added to the food,

not the steaming water. They won’t circulate with the steam, they’ll just concentrate in the

reservoir, possibly damaging the surfaces of the reservoir and element.

ASSEMBLY

1. Fit the steam tube round the element, so that the element is in its centre.

2. Sit the tray on the base unit. The tray ts only one way round, to allow for the control panel.

It prevents juices from the food reaching the element and reservoir.

3. The basket handles are marked 1, 2, and 3. You may use 1, 2, or 3 baskets at a time.

a) Fit basket 1 on top of the tray. Put food in the basket.

b) Fit basket 2 on top of basket 1. Put food in the basket.

c) Fit basket 3 on top of basket 2. Put food in the basket.

d) Fit the lid.

COOKING

1. Put the plug into the power socket.

2. Turn the timer clockwise to the required time. Don’t try to turn it anti-clockwise or you may

damage it.

3. The light will come on.

4. Steam will start to ll the baskets.

5. When the timer returns to 0, a bell will sound and your steamer will switch off.

6. If you want to stop the appliance early, unplug it.

TOPPING UP

1. Slowly pour water into one of the holes at the sides of the tray.

2. Keep an eye on the water level – don’t let it get above max.

COOKING RICE

1. Add the dry rice and water to the rice bowl in the ratio according to the package directions.

2. Place the rice bowl into the bottom steaming basket.

3. Fit the lid on the steaming basket.

4. Rice should take 15 to 20 minutes, depending on type, quantity, and personal taste.

5. Check that the rice is cooked to your liking. Adjust the steaming times if not.

If you put rice underneath other foods, juices from those foods will alter the avour of the rice,

and the additional liquid may make it mushy.

COOKING COMPLETED

1. Unplug the appliance.

2. Put the lid on a plate or tray.

3. Lift the baskets off and set them down on plates or a tray.

4. Remove the tray carefully – the juices will be hot, and they may stain if spilt.

5. Empty the reservoir via one of the pouring lips at the sides.

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

mitts or similar to help protect against burns from hot steam.

BOILING DRY

If the appliance boils dry, the thermostat will cut off power to the element. The light will go off,

but the timer will keep going. The thermostat will cycle on and off till you remember to add

water, or till the timer returns to 0 and switches off.

1. Unplug the base unit, let it cool for a couple of minutes, then ll the reservoir with water

and start again.

2. When calculating the time needed, allow for the whole of the time already spent steaming,

and part of the time between running dry and restarting, as the cooking process won’t

have stopped immediately the reservoir ran dry.

SUGGESTED STEAMING TIMES

These foods are best cooked using your steamer from cold. Fill the reservoir with cold water,

add 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 in the basket 13-15

Carrots Slice approx. ½ cm thick 17-19

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

Asparagus Lay at in the basket 11-13

Courgettes Slice approx. ½ 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

The following foods should be cooked once steam is being produced by your steamer. Add the

ingredients to the basket(s) and cover with the lid but don’t put the baskets onto the drip tray

until steam is being produced. Once steaming, carefully put the basket(s) with the food inside

onto the drip tray using oven gloves or similar and start timing.

Food (fresh) Notes Time (minutes)

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

Mussels Stir half way through cooking 8-10

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

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

HINTS, TIPS AND FOOD SAFETY

• Don’t worry too much about overcooking. Steaming is a relatively gentle cooking method

and a few minutes extra generally won’t matter.

• To allow the steam to circulate:

a) Pack food loosely in the baskets.

b) Whenever possible, use single layers of food.

c) Leave spaces between the pieces.

d) When layering food in a basket, leave spaces between the pieces in each layer to let the

steam circulate through the layers.

• Ensure the water level always remain above the Min mark of the water level window.

• The steaming lid should be kept on at all times during steaming.

• 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 nd 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 sh juices may drip and transfer avours. 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 sh till the esh is opaque

throughout.

• 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 down before cleaning or storing away.

2. Wipe the base unit, inside and out, with a clean damp cloth.

3. Hand wash the removable parts.

You may wash these parts in a dishwasher.

If you use a dishwasher, the harsh environment inside the dishwasher will affect the surface

nishes. The damage should be cosmetic only, and should not affect the operation of the

appliance.

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.

1. Make about 1 litre of descaling solution following the manufacturer’s instructions. Pour the

solution into the water reservoir.

2. Fit the steam guide, drip tray, one steaming basket and the lid.

3. Steam for 25 minutes

4. Unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely.

5. Pour out the descaling solution.

6. Repeat steps 1–4 using water only. Repeat until all traces of descaler have been removed.

7. Wash all removable parts in warm soapy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher.

Legislation in some localities mandates that e-waste (anything with a plug, battery or cord)

is disposed of through controlled recycling facilities and must not be disposed of in general

household waste. For more information about recycling of electrical and battery operated

appliances, please contact your local council or your local household waste disposal service.

Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd

Locked Bag 3004 Braeside

Victoria 3195 Australia

Customer Service in Australia

TollFree: 1800 623 118

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.spectrumbrands.com.au

Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd

PO Box 9817 Newmarket

Auckland 1149 New Zealand

Customer Service in New Zealand

TollFree: 0800 736 776

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz

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Warranty Against Defects

In this warranty:

Australian Consumer Law means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the

Competition and Consumer Act 2010;

CGA means the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;

Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and

purchased in Australia or New Zealand, as the case may be;

Manufacturer, We or us means:

1. for Goods purchased in Australia, Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd ABN, 78 007 070 573;

2. for Goods purchased in New Zealand, Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd, as the case

may be, contact details as set out at the end of this warranty;

Supplier means the authorised distributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods in

Australia or in New Zealand; and

You means you, the original end-user purchaser of the Goods.

1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer

Law, or the CGA. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and

compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled

to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the

failure does not amount to a major failure.

2. The benefits provided by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in

respect of the Goods which the consumer has under either the Australian Consumer Law

or the CGA. The original purchaser of the Goods is provided with the following Warranty

subject to the Warranty Conditions:

3. We warrant the Goods for all parts defective in workmanship or materials for

a (Warranty Period) period of 2 years from the date of purchase.

If the Goods prove defective within the Warranty Period by reason of improper workmanship

or material, we may, at our own discretion, repair or replace the Goods without charge.

Warranty Conditions

4. The Goods must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This

Warranty does not apply should the defect in or failure of the Goods be attributable

to misuse, abuse, accident or non-observance of manufacturer’s instructions on the

part of the user. As far as the law permits, the manufacturer does not accept liability

for any direct or consequential loss, damage or other expense caused by or arising

out of any failure to use the Goods in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Exhaustible components (such as batteries, filters and brushes) of the Goods are

included under this Warranty only where there is a defect in workmanship or materials

used.

6. The warranty granted under clause 3 is limited to repair or replacement only.

7. Any parts of the Goods replaced during repairs or any product replaced remain the

property of the manufacturer. In the event of the Goods being replaced during the

Warranty Period, the warranty on the replacement Goods will expire on the same

date as for the Warranty Period on the original Goods which are replaced.

8. In order to claim under the warranty granted under clause 3 you must:

(a) Retain this warranty with your receipt/proof of purchase; and

(b) Return the Goods to us at the relevant address or to the Supplier by prepaid

freight within the Warranty Period accompanied with (i) the legible and unmodified

original proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the name and address of the

Supplier, the date and place of purchase, the product name or other product serial

number and (ii) this warranty.

9. This warranty is immediately void if:

(a) Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced;

(b) The Goods have been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorised

to do so by us or where non approved replaced parts are used.

10. The Goods are designed for domestic use only. The Goods must be connected to the

electrical voltage requirements as specified in the ratings label located on the Goods.

11. This warranty does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transport

of the Goods to and from the Supplier or us.

12. This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia against Spectrum Brands

Australia Pty Ltd and in New Zealand against Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd.

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