Russell Hobbs RHIC100 User manual

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RHIC100_IB_FA_WEB_210613
2 YEAR WARRANTY
RHIC100
InstructIons & Warranty
CuliNARY CollECTioN
iCE CREAm & YoghuRT mAkER

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Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 3004 Braeside
Victoria 3195 Australia
Customer Service in Australia
TollFree: 1800 623 118
Email: [email protected]om.au
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: ser[email protected].nz
Website: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz
Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd
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;
or
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 benets 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 from the date
of purchase (Warranty Period), for the period of:-
(a) Two (2) years for Russell Hobbs products (see product packaging for details)
(b) Two (2) years with ve (5) year motor warranty for Russell Hobbs products (see product
packaging for details)
(c) Limited Lifetime, Ten (10) years for Russell Hobbs cookware.
(d) One (1) year for George Foreman.
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, lters 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 unmodied 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. A limited 90-day Warranty applies to any
industrial or commercial use of the Goods. The Goods must be connected to the electrical
voltage requirements as specied 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.
Contact us or the Supplier for further details.
Register your product online
If you live in Australia please visit: www.spectrumbrands.com.au/warranty
If you live in New Zealand Please visit: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz/warranty
Registration of your warranty is not compulsory, it gives us a record of your purchase
AND entitles you to receive these benets: Product information; Hints and tips; Recipes and
news; Information on special price oers and promotions.
Any questions? Please contact Customer Service for advice.

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Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 3004 Braeside
Victoria 3195 Australia
Customer Service in Australia
TollFree: 1800 623 118
Email: [e-mail]
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: [e-mail]
Website: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz
Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd
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;
or
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 benets 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 from the date
of purchase (Warranty Period), for the period of:-
(a) Two (2) years for Russell Hobbs products (see product packaging for details)
(b) Two (2) years with ve (5) year motor warranty for Russell Hobbs products (see product
packaging for details)
(c) Limited Lifetime, Ten (10) years for Russell Hobbs cookware.
(d) One (1) year for George Foreman.
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, lters 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 unmodied 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. A limited 90-day Warranty applies to any
industrial or commercial use of the Goods. The Goods must be connected to the electrical
voltage requirements as specied 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.
Contact us or the Supplier for further details.
Register your product online
If you live in Australia please visit: www.spectrumbrands.com.au/warranty
If you live in New Zealand Please visit: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz/warranty
Registration of your warranty is not compulsory, it gives us a record of your purchase
AND entitles you to receive these benets: Product information; Hints and tips; Recipes and
news; Information on special price oers and promotions.
Any questions? Please contact Customer Service for advice.

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PARTS OF YOUR APPLIANCE..........................................................................................................5
BEFORE FIRST USE...........................................................................................................................6
USING THE ICE CREAM, YOGHURT & ICE CUBE MAKER ......................................................6
QUICK START GUIdE.........................................................................................................6
THE CONTROL PANEL.......................................................................................................7
HOW TO MAKE ICE CREAM.............................................................................................9
HOW TO MAKE YOGHURT...............................................................................................11
HOW TO MAKE ICE CUBES............................................................................................13
TIPS......................................................................................................................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................................................16
CARE ANd CLEANING......................................................................................................................15
CONTENTS

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1. Power connection
2. Seal ring
3. LCD display
4. Control panel
5. Motor unit
6. Air vent
7. Mixing motor
8. Feed chute
9. Transparent lid
10. Mixing axis
11. Plastic mixing paddle
12. Container cavity
13. Metal bowl (for ice
cream and ice making)
14. Ice cube trays
15. Ice making frame
16. Yoghurt bowl (plastic)
17. Yoghurt lid seal ring
18. Yoghurt lid
Also included:
Ice cream scoop
Measuring cup
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Russell Hobbs appliance. Each unit is
manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the appliance for the first time,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and keep it for future reference. Pass it on if
you pass on the appliance.
When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed.

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BEFORE FIRST USE
• Removeallpackagingmaterialandanystickersfromtheproduct.
• Assomepartsmaybepackedseparately,checktoensureallitemshavebeen
unpacked before disposing of the packaging.
• Washallremovablepartsasinstructedin“CAREANDCLEANING”sectionofthismanual.
• Selectalevel,drycountertopwheretheapplianceistobeused,allowingairspaceon
all sides to provide proper ventilation for the motor (10cm gap min).
NOTE: If the Ice Cream & Yoghurt Maker has been tipped upside down during
transportation, there is a possibility that oil has escaped from the compressor into
the refrigeration pipes which could result in no or poor refrigeration & heating. To fix
the problem run the unit in ice cream mode for five minutes and then run the yoghurt
mode for five minutes. This process should be repeated several times to clear the
system. Once this is complete you should find that the temperature will drop quite
quickly in the ice cream or ice mode.
USING THE ICE CREAM, YOGHURT & ICE CUBE MAKER – QUICK START GUIDE
For ice cream making:
1. Prepareyouricecreammixandpouritintothemetalbowl(seepage“HowToMake
IceCream”section,page9formoredetails).
2. Place the plastic mixing paddle in the metal bowl ensuring it is centred.
3. Place the metal bowl into container cavity, aligning the handles of the metal bowl with
the gaps in the seal ring.
4. Place the transparent lid on top of the metal bowl by aligning the mixing axis with the
hole in the centre of the lid, ensure the notches in the container cavity align with the
grooves on the lid, rotate clockwise to lock into position.
NOTE: The transparent lid will not lock into place unless the handles of the bowl are
aligned with the gaps in the seal ring.
5. Place the mixing motor on top of the lid and ensure the mixing axis inserts into the paddle.
NOTE: You may have to rotate the mixing axis so the mixing paddle inserts correctly.
NOTE: The mixing paddle will not operate without the mixing motor correctly in place.
For yoghurt making:
1. Addingredientstotheplasticyoghurtbowl(see“HowToMakeYoghurt”section,page
11 for more details).
2. Place the yoghurt bowl without the lid into container cavity, aligning the handles of the
yoghurt bowl with the gaps in the seal ring.
3. Place the plastic transparent lid on top of the yoghurt bowl, ensure the notches in the
container cavity align with the grooves on the lid, rotate clockwise to lock into position.
NOTE: The plastic yoghurt lid is not required for making yoghurt. It is used for storage only.
NOTE: The transparent lid will not lock into place unless the handles of the bowl are
aligned with the gaps in the seal ring.
4. Place the mixing motor on top of the lid.

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For Ice cube making:
1. Pour 280ml of water into the metal bowl, then slowly push the ice making frame (with
icecubetraysinplace)allthewayintometalbowl(see“HowtomakeIceCubes”
section, page 13 for more details).
2. Place the metal bowl into container cavity, aligning the handles of the metal bowl with
the gaps in the seal ring.
3. Place the transparent lid on top of the metal bowl, ensure the notches in the container
cavity align with the grooves on the lid, rotate clockwise to lock into position.
NOTE: The transparent lid will not lock into place unless the handles of the bowl are
aligned with the gaps in the seal ring.
4. Place the mixing motor on top of the lid.
THE CONTROL PANEL
1. Plug in and switch the appliance on at the power outlet.
2. Press the POWER button, and the appliance will go into standby mode. The LCD
display will illuminate and show the pre-set time of 60:00.

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FUNCTIONS
There are 3 functions to choose from:
Symbol on Control Panel Function
Ice Cream Making
Ice Cube Making
Yoghurt Making
1. Toselectafunction,presstheMENUbutton.TheLCDdisplaywilldisplaythesymbolof
the function selected.
2. WitheachpresstheMENUbuttonitwillscrollbetweenthedierentfunctions.
NOTE: When you switch the appliance on, the default function is Ice Cream making.
TIME
You can press this button to adjust the time after the function is chosen.
1. Ice cream and ice cube making process: The default time is 60 minutes. Press the TIME
button to increase the duration by 5 minutes. The time range is from 5-60 minutes.
NOTE: If the timer is set to 60 minutes and you push the TIME button again, it will go back to
5 minutes, and then increase in 5 minute intervals with each push of the button.
2. Yoghurt making process: press the TIME button to increase the duration by 1 hour.
The time range is 0-24 hours and defaults to the time that was last entered. When the
set time is 0 hour, the appliance will go directly into the cooling mode after starting.
START
With the relevant bowl and ingredients in place, and after selecting the function and time,
press the START button to begin operating.
1. Once the START button has been pressed, the timer will begin to count down.
2. While in operation, the LCD display screen will remain lit up.
3. Whenthetimereaches00:00,00:00willashontheLCDscreen.Wheninicecream
and ice making functions, the appliance will also beep several times.
NOTE: The refrigerator compressor will start after the program has run for 2 minutes.
The temperature will only drop once the compressor has started
DEFROST
The defrost function can be used when making ice cream or ice cubes. It is designed to help
release the metal bowl from the container cavity if they freeze together.
1. Once the timer has reached 00:00 after making ice cream or ice cubes, you are ready to
remove the bowl.
2. When in ice cream or ice cube mode, press the DEFROST button.
(The DEFROST symbol will appear on screen)
3. The Defrost default time is 3 minutes, after about 1 minute the time will begin to count down.
4. Whenthetimehaselapsedtheappliancewillbeep10timesandthe00:00willash.
NOTE: The entire 3 minutes may not be required, see the ice cream and ice cube
making sections for more information.

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HOW TO MAKE ICE CREAM
NOTE: Ensure all attachments are clean prior to use as per the CARE AND CLEANING section.
1. Remove the metal bowl from the container cavity.
2. Pour the ice cream mixture into the metal bowl (refer to recipe section for suggestions).
NOTE: Only fill the container up to 80%, to avoid spillage during mixing.
3. Insert the plastic mixing paddle into the metal bowl.
4. Place the metal bowl into container cavity, aligning the handles of the metal bowl with
the gaps in the seal ring.
CAUTION: Do not place ingredients directly into the container cavity. Insert
ingredients into the bowl prior to adding the bowl into the container cavity.
5. Place the transparent lid on top of the metal bowl by aligning the mixing axis with the
hole in the centre of the lid; ensure the notches in the container cavity align with the
grooves on the lid. Rotate clockwise to lock into position.
NOTE: The transparent lid will not lock into place unless the handles of the bowl are
aligned with the gaps in the seal ring.
6. Place the mixing motor on top of the lid.
NOTE: You may have to rotate the mixing axis so the mixing paddle inserts correctly.
NOTE: The mixing paddle will not operate without the mixing motor correctly in place.
7. Plug the appliance into a power socket and switch it on.
8. Press the POWER button.
NOTE: The ice cream making function is the default mode after the POWER button
is pressed. Otherwise press the MENU button until the ice cream symbol appears on
the LCD screen.
9. Then press the TIME button to set the time.
NOTE: The automatic default and maximum time for Ice cream making is 60 minutes.
To adjust this press the TIME button to increase by 5 minute intervals. Refer to the
‘Table of Time Recommendations’ for time indications.
10. Press the START button to begin ice cream making. The timer will begin to countdown.
NOTE: The refrigerator compressor will start after the program has run for 2 minutes.
The temperature will only drop once the compressor has started
11. Throughouttheicecreammakingcycle,thetemperaturewilldroptowardto0°Cintherst
10 minutes and then drop to below -10°C where it will stay until the end of the cycle.
NOTE: While in operation you can increase the duration by pressing the TIME button.
It will increase in 5 minute intervals to a maximum of 60 minutes.
NOTE: As the ice cream becomes thicker, the load on the mixing paddle increases.
If the density of the ice cream becomes too thick, the paddle will stop mixing
automatically but freezing will continue.
12. Additional stir through ingredients can be added while the ice cream maker is in
operation. Add these ingredients via the feed chute toward the end of the ice cream
making cycle, or as the mix is just beginning to freeze.
13. When the time on the LCD screen has elapsed, the appliance will beep 10 times and
the00:00willash.PressthePOWERbuttontoswitchtheapplianceo.
NOTE: If the appliance is not manually switched off after it beeps, it will continue to
remain cool for 1 hour before it switches itself off.

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14. Remove the mixing motor.
15. Remove the transparent lid by rotating it counter-clockwise and lift it up.
16. Remove the metal bowl from the container cavity using the metal handle.
NOTE: If it is difficult to remove the bowl, you can defrost it slightly using the
DEFROST FUNCTION. This will heat the edges of the bowl. To DEFROST:
a) Press the POWER button
b) Press the START button to begin the ice cream process.
c) Press the DEFROST button. 3:00 minutes will appear on the screen, after about 1
minute the time will begin to count down the time will begin to countdown.
d) It may not take the full 3 minutes, so after 1 minute, push the POWER button to
switch the defrost function off, and try to remove the bowl. If it is still too hard to
remove, repeat steps a) to d) above.
NOTE: You must be in ice cream or ice cube making mode for the DEFROST button to
work.
17. When complete, transfer the ice cream to another container and place in the freezer
until ready to serve.
NOTE: Do not use metal utensils in the metal bowl, use plastic or silicone utensils.
NOTE: Do not store ice cream in the metal bowl. It is best to store it in an air tight
container in the freezer with a piece of cling film or baking paper lined on the surface
of the ice cream to prevent crystals forming on top.
Table of time recommendations
Type of recipe Allow for
Custard Based Ice cream (egg base) 30-40 minutes
Sorbet&Gelato 50-60 minutes
Frozen Yoghurt 30-50 minutes